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Hans Abrahamsen

Robert Worby presents a concert given at Glasgow's City Halls, with Andre de Ridder conducting the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra in works by Danish composer Hans Abrahamsen.

Presented by Robert Worby

Recorded at Glasgow's City Halls, Andre de Ridder conducts the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra and their invited guests, the Danish String Quartet, in works by the Danish composer Hans Abrahamsen.

The concert features the Danish String Quartet, currently members of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ New Generation Artists scheme, in Abrahamen's First String Quartet, 10 Preludes, written in 1973 and featuring the full range of human expression, from violence to peaceful resolution, as well as his beautifully crafted 2010 orchestral re-working of the same piece, Ten Sinfonias. In between, a performance of his poignant Double Concerto with the violinist Baiba Skride and her sister, the pianist Lauma Skride, for whom the piece was written.

Also in the programme, the next in a series of pieces commissioned from previous winners of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Inspire Competition, performed by members of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra. This week, a piece for clarinet and ensemble by Thomas Gibbs, who won the senior category in 2013.

Abrahamsen: String Quartet No.1
Danish String Quartet

Abrahamsen: Double Concerto (UK Premiere)
Baiba Skride (violin)
Lauma Skride (piano)
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Andre de Ridder (conductor)

Gibbs: Verwandlung (World Premiere)
Members of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra

Abrahamsen: Ten Sinfonias (UK Premiere)
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Andre de Ridder (conductor).

1 hour, 30 minutes

Last on

Sat 28 Feb 2015 22:45
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Hans Abrahamsen

    String Quartet No.1 - Ten Preludes

    Ensemble: Danish String Quartet.

  • Hans Abrahamsen

    Double Concerto

    Performer: Lauma Skride. Performer: Baiba Skride. Conductor: AndrΓ© de Ridder. Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

  • Thomas Gibbs

    Verwandlung

    Performer: Members of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ SO.

  • Hans Abrahamsen

    Ten Sinfonias

    Conductor: AndrΓ© de Ridder. Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

Credit

Performer Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Broadcast

  • Sat 28 Feb 2015 22:45
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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