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Last broadcast on Fri, 17 Oct 2008, 19:00 on BBC Radio 3.
Synopsis
Violinist and conductor Thomas Zehetmair and the Northern Sinfonia begin their Beethoven symphonic cycle in a concert given in early October 2008 at the Sage, Gateshead. Presented by Tom Service.
Northern Sinfonia
Thomas Zehetmair (conductor/violin)
Beethoven: Egmont Overture; Symphony No 1; Violin Concerto in D
Followed by Play to the Nation, BBC Radio 3's celebration of amateur orchestras across the UK:
Grieg: Piano Concerto
Ian Buckle (piano)
Stockport Symphony Orchestra
Edward Warren (conductor)
Rimsky-Korsakov: Scherazade; third movement
Studio Symphony Orchestra
David Openshaw (conductor)
...and pianothon, showcasing amateur orchestras across the nation:
Brahms: Intermezzo in A major (from 6 pieces for piano, op. 118)
Glenys Wilks (piano)
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Fri 17 Oct 200819:00