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International Women's Day celebrations

Kate Molleson is joined by a panel of guests and live musicians to begin Radio 3's International Women's Day celebrations.

Kate Molleson presents a live edition of Music Matters from London's Broadcasting House. She will be joined by a panel of guests, including writer and broadcaster Leah Broad and composer Anna Clyne. Throughout the programme, there will be contributions from ten inspirational women who have made a difference and done extraordinary things through music.

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1 hour, 13 minutes

Music Played

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Violin Sonata No. 1 in G minor, BWV 100: Presto

    Performer: Hilary Hahn.
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Partita No. 2 in D minor for Violin, BWV 1004: Sarabande

    Performer: Hilary Hahn.
  • Dame Ethel Mary Smyth

    Mass in D - Gloria

    Conductor: Sakari Oramo. Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra. Choir: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Chorus. Singer: Susanna Hurrell. Singer: Catriona Morison. Singer: Ben Johnson. Singer: Duncan Rock.
    • Chandos.
  • Anna Clyne

    Cello Concerto 'Dance' (When You're Broken Up)

    Performer: Inbal Segev. Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Marin Alsop.
    • Avie.

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