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Sir Edward Elgar

Elgar and the Orchestra

Saturday 17 September 2005 14:00-15:00 (Radio 3)

Three great British composers of the 20th century died in 1934 - Elgar, Delius and Holst. In this programme, conductor Mark Elder and the Halle Orchestra explore the unique sound world of Elgar's orchestra focussing on the extrovert concert overture inspired by an Italian holiday, 'In the South'.

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Duration:

1 hour

Elgar - 'In the South'

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