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Author John Banville introduces music by Mahler, Faure and Tom Lehrer

The Irish-born writer John Banville, author of 'Kepler', 'The Book of Evidence' and 'Ancient Light' introduces a personal choice of music for a Saturday afternoon, including music by Fauré, Bach, Mahler, Brahms and Tom Lehrer.

Producer Chris Wines.

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Sat 8 Feb 2014 14:00
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Gabriel Fauré

    Dolly - suite Op.56 for piano duet: no.1; Berceuse

    Performer: Katia Labèque. Performer: Marielle Labèque.
    • PHILIPS.
    • 420-159-2.

  • Gustav Mahler

    Kindertotenlieder vers. for voice & orch

    Conductor: Bruno Walter. Performer: Kathleen Ferrier. Performer: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • Naxos.
    • 8110876.

  • Amy Winehouse

    Love is a Losing Game: Demo version

    Performer: Amy Winehouse.
    • UNIVERSAL (WHITE LABEL).
    • 001-001.

  • Johannes Brahms

    Sonata no. 3 in F minor Op.5 for piano: 2nd movement; Andante espressivo

    Performer: Sir Stephen Hough.
    • Hyperion.
    • CDA67237.

  • Philip Larkin

    Faith Healing

    Performer: Philip Larkin.
    • The Marvell Press.
    • LPV-6.

  • Richard Strauss

    Der Rosenkavalier - opera in 3 acts Op.59: Act 3 Final Scene; Marie TheresÂ… Ich habe gelobtÂ’ to the end.

    Conductor: Robert Heger. Performer: Elisabeth Schumann. Performer: Lotte Lehmann. Performer: Maria Olczewska. Performer: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.
    • EMI.
    • CH7644872.

  • Benjamin Britten

    Winter words Op.52

    Performer: Benjamin Britten. Performer: Peter Pears.
    • DECCA.
    • 425996-2.

  • Trad.

    The Dear Irish Boy

    Music Arranger: Martin Hayes. Performer: Willie Clancy.
    • KPM.
    • KPM 21.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Nun komm' der Heiden Heiland - chorale-prelude BWV.599 for organ

    Performer: Dinu Lipatti.
    • EMI.
    • CDM5669882.

  • Tom Lehrer

    Varsity Rag

    Performer: Tom Lehrer.
    • Reprise.
    • 1792.

  • Gabriel Fauré

    Quintet no. 2 in C minor Op.115 for piano and strings

    Performer: Schubert Ensemble of London.
    • Chandos.
    • CHAN10576.

Broadcast

  • Sat 8 Feb 2014 14:00
    Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 3

Podcast

  • Saturday Classics

    A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes