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The Hebrides, 'Fingal's Cave'

Composer: Felix Mendelssohn
Performers: 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales
Conductor: Richard Hickox
Recording date: 10 January 2003
Date of broadcast: 13 January 2003

Staffa - the great rock by the Hebrides - is the home of the giant Fingal. His cave is protected by titanic waves. Inspired by the sight, Mendelssohn composed a musical 'postcard'.

Composer: Felix Mendelssohn
Performers: 大象传媒 National Orchestra of Wales
Conductor: Richard Hickox
Recording date: 10 January 2003
Date of broadcast: 13 January 2003

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