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Lemminkäinen in Manchester

The BBC Philharmonic and John Storgards journey through the ancient Finnish myths of the Kalevala. They are joined by Garrick Ohlsson for Rachmaninov's Third Piano Concerto.

From the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester
Presented by Tom McKinney

The BBC Philharmonic and their Chief Conductor John Storgards take us on a journey through the graphic ancient Finnish myths of the Kalevala. We travel with Lemminkäinen as he navigates the mystery and magic of these ancient stories; murder and redemption, seduction and escape, as well as the heart-breaking attempted slaughter of the dignified and beautiful Swan of Tuonela are portrayed in music which marries the portrayal of events with Sibelius's own sense of musical shaping. Here ancient tales share their searing relevance with audiences of today. Garrick Ohlsson joins the orchestra for Rachmaninov's luscious Third Piano Concerto; sweeping melody and startling virtuosity in the hands of one of the world's greatest pianists.

Sibelius: Lemminkäinen and the Maidens of Saari
Sibelius: The Swan of Tuonela
Sibelius: Lemminkäinen in Tuonela
Sibelius: Lemminkäinen's return

8.25 Music Interval (CD)
Brahms: 16 Variations on a theme by Robert Schumann Op.9

8.45
Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No.3

Garrick Ohlsson (piano)
BBC Philharmonic
John Storgards (conductor)

2 hours, 28 minutes

Last on

Thu 27 Apr 2023 19:30
BBC Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Jean Sibelius

    Lemminkäinen Suite Op.22

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: John Storgårds.

  • Johannes Brahms

    Variations on a Theme by Robert Schumann, Op. 9

    Performer: Garrick Ohlsson.

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Piano Concerto No.3 in D minor

    Performer: Garrick Ohlsson. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: John Storgårds.

  • Frédéric Chopin

    Nocturne in E flat major Op.9 No.2

    Performer: Garrick Ohlsson.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Horn Concerto no.1 in D major K.412

    Performer: Anthony Halstead. Orchestra: Academy of Ancient Music. Conductor: Christopher Hogwood.
    • Mozart: The Horn Concertos - Halstead, The Academy of Ancient Music.
    • Decca.
    • 4.

Broadcast

  • Thu 27 Apr 2023 19:30
    BBC Radio 3