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Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony

The ѿý Philharmonic, conducted by Geoffrey Paterson in music by Duruflé and Saint-Saëns. They are joined by Dame Sarah Connolly for rich romantic melody by Chausson.

Dame Sarah Connolly joins the ѿý Philharmonic and Geoffrey Paterson for Ernest Chausson's lush and romantic Poème de l’amour et de la mer. Camille Saint-Saëns's spectacular Third Symphony ends this programme of French music which opens with an orchestral treat from a composer best known for his organ and choral music, Maurice Duruflé - his rarely heard Three Dances.

Duruflé: Trois Danses
Chausson: Poème de l’amour et de la mer

8.15 Interval

Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3 (Organ Symphony)

Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano)
Jonathan Scott (organ)
ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra
Geoffrey Paterson

Presented by Mark Forrest and recorded at the Bridgewater Hall on 29 March 2025

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2 hours, 14 minutes

Music Played

  • Maurice Duruflé

    Trois Danses

    Orchestra: ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Geoffrey Paterson.
  • Ernest Chausson

    Poème de l'amour et de la mer

    Singer: Dame Sarah Connolly. Orchestra: ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Geoffrey Paterson.
  • Maurice Duruflé

    Four Motets on Gregorian Themes

    Choir: The Choir Of Trinity College, Cambridge. Conductor: Richard Marlow.
  • Camille Saint‐Saëns

    Symphony No. 3 (Organ Symphony)

    Performer: Jonathan Scott. Orchestra: ѿý Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Geoffrey Paterson.
  • Charles‐Marie Widor

    Symphony No 5 for Organ - Toccata

    Performer: Jonathan Scott.
  • Gustav Holst

    Wind Quintet in A flat major, Op 14

    Ensemble: Hexagon Ensemble.
    • The British Connection.
    • Etcetera.
    • 005.

Broadcast

  • Wed 23 Apr 2025 19:30