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A Sea Symphony

Mark Elder conducts the London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra in a sea-themed concert as part of the orchestra's Harmony with Nature season.

Mark Elder conducts the London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra in a sea-themed concert as part of the orchestra's Harmony with Nature season. Sibelius's powerful depiction of the ocean waves in his Oceanides is paired with Vaughan Williams's mighty first symphony, the Sea Symphony with soloists Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha and David Stout.

Recorded last month at the Royal Festival Hall, presented by Ian Skelly.

Sibelius: Scènes historiques (Suite II)
Sibelius: The Oceanides

Interval

Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony

Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha (soprano)
David Stout (baritone)
The London Philharmonic Choir
The London Philharmonic Orchestra
Mark Elder (conductor)

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Release date:

2 hours, 14 minutes

On radio

Wed 12 Nov 2025 19:30

Broadcast

  • Wed 12 Nov 2025 19:30