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Berlioz and beyond

Berlioz - The Ultimate Romantic. The Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra continues to celebrate Berlioz's 150th anniversary, with a concert that includes his dramatic cantata Herminie.

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra and conductor Ryan Bancroft present a concert marking the anniversary of the composer's death. If Berlioz is thought of as a skilled orchestrator then there may be a resonance with the music of 19th century Dutch composer Johan Wagenaar and 20th century French composer Henri Dutilleux. Both bring finesse to the instrumentation of their works which draw from Berlioz' precedent. The concert also includes music by Berlioz himself written early in life. His lyric cantata Herminie was written in an attempt to win the Prix de Rome - awarded by the Paris Conservatoire. It is performed here by soprano Katharine Dain.
And the concert concludes with Berlioz' Overture to his rarely performed opera Benevenuto Cellini, which conjures up the life of the titular sculptor.

Recorded at City Halls, Glasgow

Presented by Kate Molleson

Wagenaar: The Taming of the Shrew (Overture)
Dutilleux: Le temps l'horloge
Berlioz: Herminie (Scene Lyrique)
Berlioz: Benvenuto Cellini (Overture)

Katharine Dain (soprano)
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Ryan Bancroft (conductor)

Part of the Radio 3 celebration
Berlioz - The Ultimate Romantic

1 hour, 11 minutes

Last on

Sat 16 Feb 2019 13:00

Music Played

  • Johan Wagenaar

    The Taming of the Shrew, Overture

    Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Ryan Bancroft.
  • Henri Dutilleux

    Le temps l'horloge

    Singer: Katharine Dain. Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Ryan Bancroft.
  • Hector Berlioz

    Herminie (Scene Lyrique)

    Singer: Katharine Dain. Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Ryan Bancroft.
  • Hector Berlioz

    Benvenuto Cellini, Overture

    Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Ryan Bancroft.

Broadcast

  • Sat 16 Feb 2019 13:00

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A Valentine's quiz to mark Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3's celebration of Berlioz - the Ultimate Romantic.