What is Fugue?
Charles Hazlewood and the 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra examine fugues by Mozart, Elgar and Britten. All three were inspired by the master of the fugue, JS Bach, to create their own masterpieces.
"What is 'Fugue'?!" Charles Hazlewood poses the question in the first of two programmes exploring this mysterious art. Charles and the 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra examine fugues by three composers who were inspired by the genius of fugue himself, JS Bach. Mozart, Elgar and Britten all used the technique to create their own masterpieces, years after Bach's death. The programme culminates in a performance of Britten's Prelude and Fugue for String Orchestra.
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What is Fugue?
Duration: 46:43
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Edward Elgar
Introduction and Allegro for string orchestra (Op.47)
Performers: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Adagio and fugue (K.546) in C minor vers. for string orchestra
Performers: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra
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Benjamin Britten
Prelude and fugue for 18-part string orchestra (Op.29)
Performers: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra
Broadcast
- Sat 1 May 2004 14:00大象传媒 Radio 3