Edinburgh International Festival 1947
Richard Morrison explores the strength of Britain on the international music scene, from the first Edinburgh International Festival in 1947 to now. He talks to Nicola Benedetti.
Richard Morrison explores the strength of Britain on the international music scene, from the first Edinburgh International Festival in 1947 to now. He talks to the current director, Nicola Benedetti, about the Festival's dialogue with the world, and also to Gillian Moore, Stephen Maddock, Martyn Brabbins and Evelyn Glennie about the challenges for British music as an export in the face of Brexit and funding cuts.
Richard talks to some of the main players on the British music scene today, including Nicola Benedetti, Martyn Brabbins, Evelyn Glennie, Darren Henley, Gavin Higgins, Sam Lee, James MacMillan, Stephen Maddock, Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason, Gillian Moore, Chi-chi Nwanoku, David Pickard and Judith Weir.
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Gustav Mahler
Das Lied von der Erde: Von der Schonheit
Singer: Kathleen Ferrier. Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic. Conductor: Bruno Walter.- Decca.
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Max Bruch
Scottish Fantasy, Op.46 - 3. Andante sostenuto
- Homecoming - A Scottish Fantasy.
- Decca Music Group Ltd..
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Tan Dun
Zen Dream (from his Buddha Passion)
Choir: International Choir Academy, Lubeck. Orchestra: Orchestre national de Lyon. Conductor: Tan Dun.- DECCA.
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Arnold Bax
Tamara Suite: V. The Hunt and Apotheosis
Orchestra: 大象传媒 Philharmonic. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.- CHANDOS.
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John Tavener
Dhyana - a song for Nicola
Performer: Nicola Benedetti. Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Litton.- DG.
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Pau Casals
Sardana
Performer: Sheku Kanneh鈥怣ason. Performer: Guy Johnston. Ensemble: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.- DECCA.
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