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Simon Rattle Conducts Brahms' Second Symphony

Linton Stephens introduces Brahms' sunny Second Symphony, specially recorded in Munich, plus a showcase of Radio 3 New Generation Artists in Aberdeen.

Linton Stephens with unique concert recordings from across the UK and Europe. Includes Brahms' sunny Second Symphony, specially recorded in Munich by the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, who celebrates his 70th birthday tomorrow. Elsewhere, Linton introduces special performances by Radio 3 New Generation Artists: some of classical music's brightest stars.

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1pm

Richard Wagner
Lohengrin: Prelude to Act 1
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Simon Rattle (conductor)

Johann Sebastian Bach
Sonata for Violin and Harpsichord No. 3 in E major BWV 1016
Ryan Corbett (accordion)
Geneva Lewis (violin)

Franz Schubert
Piano Sonata in C minor, D. 958
Alim Beisembayev (piano)

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from 2pm

Johannes Brahms
Warum ist das Licht gegeben dem M眉hseligen?
大象传媒 Singers
Benjamin Goodson (conductor)

Caroline Shaw
Entr'acte
大象传媒 Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Elim Chan (conductor)

Ludwig van Beethoven
Cello Sonata in D major, Op.102 No.2
Nicolas Altstaedt (cello)
Jos茅 Gallardo (piano)

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from 3pm

Johannes Brahms
Symphony No. 2 in D, Op.73
Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
Simon Rattle (conductor)

Release date:

2 hours, 58 minutes

Broadcast

  • Fri 17 Jan 2025 13:00