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Lintu conducts Rachmaninov and Stravinsky

The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Hannu Lintu in Magnus Lindberg, Ustvolskaya, Stravinsky’s Petrushka and Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with pianist Denis Kozhukhin.

The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Hannu Lintu in Magnus Lindberg, Ustvolskaya, Stravinsky’s Petrushka and Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini with pianist Denis Kozhukhin.

Stravinsky’s ballet Petrushka tells the story of the loves and jealousies of three puppets, but they’re not all they seem – just as the Serenades of Magnus Lindberg’s brilliant new orchestral work sing of darkness, as well as joy. Together, they make a kaleidoscopic setting for this rare performance of Galina Ustvolskaya’s searing First Symphony. We are also treated to Rachmaninov’s much-loved Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini.

“I live in the twentieth century, in which there were thousands of influences” wrote Ustvolskaya, but her First Symphony is an uncompromising cry against injustice and intolerance, told in music that could be by no other composer. Vivid stories and powerful creative personalities, placed in dialogue by guest conductor Hannu Lintu. You might be surprised by what they have to say.

Live from the Barbican, London, presented by Martin Handley

Magnus Lindberg: Serenades
Sergey Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini

20.10
Interval music chosen by Hannu Lintu:

Stravinsky: Ave Maria (Bogoroditse D’vo) & Pater Noster (Otche nash).
Netherlands Chamber Choir
Reinbert de Leeuw (conductor)

Rautavaara: Icons
Laura Mikkola (piano)

20.30
Galina Ustvolskaya: Symphony No. 1
Igor Stravinsky: Petrushka (1947 version)

Denis Kozhukhin (piano)
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Hannu Lintu (conductor)

2 hours, 28 minutes

Last on

Fri 17 Feb 2023 19:30
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Magnus Lindberg

    Serenades

    Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Hannu Lintu.

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini Op.43

    Performer: Denis Kozhukhin. Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Hannu Lintu.

  • Grieg

    Lyric Piece number 1

    Performer: Denis Kozhukhin.

  • Igor Stravinsky

    Pater Noster (Otche nash)

    Choir: Nederlands Kamerkoor. Conductor: Reinbert de Leeuw.

  • Igor Stravinsky

    Ave Maria (Bogoroditse D'vo)

    Choir: Nederlands Kamerkoor. Conductor: Reinbert de Leeuw.

  • Einojuhani Rautavaara

    Ikons

    Performer: Laura Mikkola.

  • Galina Ustvolskaya

    Symphony No. 1

    Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Hannu Lintu.

  • Igor Stravinsky

    Petrushka

    Orchestra: BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Hannu Lintu.

  • Tomás Luis de Victoria

    Ave Maria à 4

    Director: Peter Phillips. Choir: Tallis Scholars. Choir: Tallis Scholars.
    • Christmas Carols and Motets.
    • Gimell.
    • 10.

Broadcast

  • Fri 17 Feb 2023 19:30
    BBC Radio 3

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