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Michael Berkeley, Benjamin Britten and Vaughan Williams

First transmitted in 2005, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales performs works by Michael Berkeley, Benjamin Britten and Vaughan Williams. (2005)

First transmitted in 2005, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales - conducted by Richard Hickox - performs a new concerto by Michael Berkeley. Soprano Susan Gritton sings four songs by Benjamin Britten, and there is a performance of Vaughan Williams' 1913 work 'A London Symphony'. Live from Royal Albert Hall. (2005)

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2 hours, 26 minutes

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Mon 23 Jan 2006 01:30
BBC Four

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Music Played

  • Michael Berkeley

    Concerto for Orchestra

    Conductor: Richard Hickox. Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

  • Benjamin Britten

    4 Chansons françaises

    Singer: Susan Gritton. Conductor: Richard Hickox. Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    A London Symphony (Symphony no. 2) (Proms 2005)

    Conductor: Richard Hickox. Orchestra: BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

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Credits

Conductor Richard Hickox
Orchestra BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Composer Michael Berkeley
Performer Susan Gritton
Composer Benjamin Britten
Composer Ralph Vaughan Williams

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