Edward Watson
Michael Berkeley's guests is Royal Ballet principal Edward Watson. His choices include Schoenberg, Liszt and Tchaikovsky, plus Martha Wainwright, Bev Lee Harding and Concha Buika.
Royal Ballet Principal Edward Watson talks to Michael Berkeley about his life in dance and shares the music that has inspired him both professionally and personally.
Known for his dramatic flair and astonishing dedication and stamina, he has become one of the Royal Ballet's best-known dancers, and has consistently championed new repertoire, working closely with many contemporary choreographers.
Ed talks about his passion for creating new roles and his extraordinary creative partnership with Wayne McGregor, illustrated by music from Max Richter's Infra.
His other music choices reflect the diversity of his career in dance - pieces by Schoenberg and Liszt from Macmillan ballets, and songs from Martha Wainwright, Bev Lee Harding and Concha Buika.
And no ballet dancer's Christmas is complete without revisiting The Nutcracker.
Producer: Jane Greenwood
A Loftus Production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3.
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What does it take to be a dancer?
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Franz Liszt
Harmonies du Soir (Etudes d'execution transcendentale)
Performer: Daniil Trifonov. -
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Luiz Florez
Volver, volver
Singer: Concha Buika. -
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Max Richter, Louisa Fuller, Natalia Bonner, Nick Barr & Ian Burdge
Infra 8
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Martha Wainwright
Don't Forget
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Arnold Schoenberg
Verklarte Nacht: IV. Adagio
Orchestra: Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Daniel Barenboim. -
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Bev Lee Harling
Barefoot in your Kitchen
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Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
The Nutcracker (Act I, tableau I: Night)
Orchestra: Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Conductor: Mark Ermler.
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- Sun 18 Dec 2016 12:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3
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