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Rachmaninov and Shostakovich
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic, conducted by John StorgÃ¥rds, performs Rachmaninov's The Isle of the Dead, Shostakovich’s Symphony No 11 and the world premiere of Outi Tarkiainen’s Midnight Sun Variations.
Tom Service and Jess Gillam introduce an evening of light and darkness. John StorgÃ¥rds conducts the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic in two dark Russian classics, Rachmaninov’s atmospheric The Isle of the Dead and Shostakovich’s broody Symphony No 11, 'The Year 1905'. Bringing light and hope is the world premiere of Finnish composer Outi Tarkiainen’s Midnight Sun Variations.
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Sun 4 Aug 2019
20:00
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Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Tom Service |
Presenter | Jess Gillam |
Conductor | John Storgårds |
Orchestra | ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic Orchestra |
Producer | Ian Russell |
Director | Helen Mansfield |
Broadcast
- Sun 4 Aug 2019 20:00
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