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Penny Gore presents the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales in two masterpieces of the twentieth century. Berg: Concerto for violin and orchestra. Schmidt: Symphony No 4 in C.

Penny Gore presents a week of highlights from recent performances by the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales. The tragic death of two young women is the backdrop to two masterpieces of the twentieth century. Berg's lyrical concerto 'To the Memory of an Angel," is followed by Franz Schmidt's requiem for his own beloved daughter.

Berg: Violin Concerto
Baiba Skride (violin)
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales
Thierry Fischer (conductor)

c. 2.30pm
Schmidt: Symphony No.4 in C major
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales
Thierry Fischer (conductor).

1 hour, 30 minutes

Music Played

  • Fanny Mendelssohn

    Waldeinsam

    Choir: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Chorus of Wales. Conductor: Adrian Partington.
  • Felix Mendelssohn

    Ave Maria

    Choir: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Chorus of Wales. Conductor: Adrian Partington.
  • Franz Schmidt

    Symphony no. 4 in C major

    Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Thierry Fischer.
  • Alban Berg

    Concerto for violin and orchestra

    Performer: Baiba Skride. Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor: Thierry Fischer.

Broadcast

  • Wed 12 Feb 2014 14:00