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A personal view of classical music from a range of presenters. Violinist Nicola Benedetti introduces music by Brahms, Beethoven, Schubert, Vivaldi and Mozart.

A personal view of classical music from a range of presenters. Today, violinist Nicola Benedetti shares some of her favourite pieces and the musicians that continue to inspire her. Her selection includes music by Brahms, Beethoven, Schubert, Vivaldi and Mozart performed by musicians such as singer Renee Fleming and violinist Rachel Podger as well as by Yehudi Menuhin who was a central figure in her life as a student violinist.

1 hour, 30 minutes

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Sat 3 Dec 2011 15:00
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Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Concerto in D minor BWV.1043 for 2 violins and string orchestra – 3rd Movement; Allegro

    Performer: Andrew MANZE - Violin Performer: Andrew MANZE - Musical Director Performer: Rachel PODGER - Violin Performer: Academy of Ancient Music

    • Harmonia Mundi.
    • HMU 907-155.

  • Johannes Brahms

    Sonata no. 1 in G major Op.78 for violin and piano - 1st movement; Vivace ma non troppo

    Conductor: Pinchas ZUKERMAN Performer: Daniel BARENBOIM - Piano

    • Deutsche Grammophon.
    • 415 989-2.
    • -1.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Le Nozze di Figaro - opera in 4 acts K.492 - Act 2, no.10; Porgi amor qualche ristoro [cav

    Conductor: Georg SOLTI Performer: Renee FLEMING - Soprano Performer: London Symphony Orchestra

    • Decca.
    • 475 244 2-..

  • AntonΓ­n DvoΕ™Γ΅k

    Symphony no. 7 in D minor Op.70 - 3rd movement; Scherzo

    Conductor: Georg SZELL Performer: Cleveland Orchestra

    • Sony Classical.
    • MH2K-63151.
    • -3.

  • Gustav Mahler

    Quartet movement in A minor for piano and strings

    Performer: Prazak String Quartet

    • Praga Digitals.
    • PRD 250 168.
    • -1.

  • Franz Schubert

    Die Schöne Müllerin - song-cycle D.795 - no.19; Der Müller und der Bach

    Performer: Christoph ESCHENBACH - Piano Performer: Matthias GOERNE - Baritone

    • Harmonia Mundi.
    • 901995.

  • George Gershwin

    3 Preludes for piano - No.2; Andante con moto e poco rubato

    Performer: Jascha HEIFETZ - Violin Performer: Samuel SANDERS - Piano

    • RCA.
    • 09026617712.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Concerto in D major Op.61 for violin and orchestra - 2nd movement; Larghetto

    Conductor: Constantin SILVESTRI Performer: Yehudi MENUHIN - Violin Performer: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

    • EMI.
    • 7 62536 2.
    • -6.

  • Antonio Vivaldi

    Concerto in G major RV.301, Op.4`3 for violin and orchestra

    Performer: Rachel PODGER - Violin Performer: Arte Dei Suonatori

    • Channel Classics.
    • CCS19598.

  • Arvo PΓ¤rt

    Spiegel im Spiegel for violin and piano

    Performer: Alexei GRYNYUK - Piano Performer: Nicola BENEDETTI - Violin

    • Deutsche Grammophon.
    • 476-3399.

Broadcast

  • Sat 3 Dec 2011 15:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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  • Saturday Classics

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