Inspirations from English literature
Saturday 17 March 2007 22:30-0:00 (Radio 3)
The Nash Ensemble play an all-British concert threaded with inspirations from English literature, given at the Wigmore Hall, London. Presented by Tom Service.
Duration:
1 hour 30 minutes
Playlist
Presenter: Tom Service
Producer: Philip Tagney
Broadcast Assistant: Benedict Warren
Thomas Court Studies from 'The Tempest' (08'56")
for Piano, Violin, Cello and Clarinet
Harrison ÌýCrowd for solo harp (09'11")
Lucy Wakeford (harp)
David ÌýLife's Splinters (setting of ) (World Premiere)
for tenor and ensemble (Â鶹Éç commission) (18'03")
James (tenor)
BIRTWISTLE Lied for cello and piano (UK Premiere) (05'32")
Paul Watkins (cello), Ian Brown (piano)
Simon Ìý4 Quarters for string trio (18'10")
David ÌýTerrible Beauty (15'12")
for mezzo-soprano and ensemble (setting of and )Ìý
(World Premiere)
(mezzo soprano)
Lionel Friend (conductor)
(recorded on 6th March 2007 at the )
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