Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic
From London's Barbican, Kirsty Wark introduces Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic as they perform Sibelius's 5th, 6th and 7th symphonies, to conclude the complete cycle.
In one of the highlights of the British cultural calendar, Sir Simon Rattle brings the mighty Berlin Philharmonic to London for a week-long residency. Over three evenings at the Barbican in the historic heart of the capital, they perform a complete Sibelius symphony cycle, and here Kirsty Wark introduces the climax of that cycle, featuring symphonies 5, 6 and 7.
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Jean Sibelius
Symphony No 5
Conductor: Sir Simon. Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. -
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Jean Sibelius
Symphony No 6
Conductor: Sir Simon. Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker. -
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Jean Sibelius
Symphony No 7
Conductor: Sir Simon. Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Kirsty Wark |
| Conductor | Sir Simon Rattle |
| Orchestra | The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Director | Helen Mansfield |
Broadcast
- Sun 15 Feb 2015 20:00
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