59/60. A Time of Plenty
Thursday 18 October 2007 16:00-17:00 (Radio 3)
Performances of the music James Naughtie mentions in his Radio 4 series, connecting historical events and their effect on classical music.
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59/60. A Time of Plenty
John Tavener's Song for Athene was played at Princess Diana's funeral. But what is the importance and impact of modern British composers?
Tavener: The Protecting Veil
The Protecting Veil, The Nativity of the Mother of God, The Annunciation, The Incarnation (extract)
Steven Isserlis (cello)
London Symphony Orchestra
Gennadi Rozhdestvensky (conductor)
Virgin Classics VC7590522 Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4(out at 2:22)
Part: Tabula Rasa - Ludus
Gidon Kremer (violin)
Tatjana Grindenko (violin)
Reinut Tepp (prepared piano)
Kremerata Baltica
Eri Klas (conductor)
Nonesuch 7559795822 Track 1
James MacMillan: The Confession of Isobel Gowdie
BBC Philharmonic
James MacMillan (conductor)
Chandos CHAN10275 Track 1
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