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Radio 3,26 Nov 2025,134 mins

Rachmaninov's Second Symphony

Radio 3 in Concert

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The Âé¶¹Éç Scottish Symphony Orchestra reunites with conductor Martyn Brabbins for an evening of emotional power. No-one who was present when the Âé¶¹Éç SSO premiered Sir James MacMillan’s The Confession of Isobel Gowdie at the Proms in 1990 will forget the impact it made – the piece showcased a new, uncompromising voice in Scottish music, which became a landmark both in British music and the orchestra’s own history. Violinist Stephanie Gonley joins for the world premiere of the Violin Concerto written by the orchestra’s founder-conductor Ian Whyte, and the programme ends with one of the most popular (and moving!) of 20th century symphonies, Rachmaninov’s Second. Presented by Jamie MacDougall Recorded at Glasgow's City Halls on Thursday 20 November. Sir James MacMillan: The Confession of Isobel Gowdie Ian Whyte: Violin Concerto c. 8.30pm interval c.8:50pm Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2 in E minor Stephanie Gonley, violin Martyn Brabbins, conductor Âé¶¹Éç Scottish Symphony Orchestra To listen on most smart speakers just say 'ask Âé¶¹Éç Sounds to play Radio 3 in Concert'.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    The Confession of Isobel Gowdie
    The Confession of Isobel Gowdie
    Sir James MacMillan
  3. 2.
    Violin concerto
    Violin concerto
    Ian Whyte
  4. 3.
    Andantino semplice in B Minor
    Andantino semplice in B Minor
    Sergei Ivanovich Taneyev
  5. 4.
    Symphony No 2 in E minor, Op. 27
    Symphony No 2 in E minor, Op. 27
    Sergey Rachmaninov
  6. 5.
    Prelude No.3 in E flat minor
    Prelude No.3 in E flat minor
    George Gershwin