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An Autumnal Collection

Celebrating Scotland's classical world, Jamie MacDougall highlights the work of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra in concert and other Scottish artists and ensembles.

Tenor Nicky Spence, the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra and conductor Ilan Volkov all feature on the programme this week alongside news of a very special performance of Handel’s Messiah with the Dunedin Consort and director John Butt. There’s more from Nordic Music Days too, with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and a symphony by Sir James MacMillan.

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1 hour, 55 minutes

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Sun 24 Nov 2024 19:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland

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Music Played

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    4 Hymns: No. 3, Come Love, Come Lord

    Performer: Julius Drake. Performer: Timothy Ridout. Lyricist: Richard Crashaw. Singer: Nicky Spence.
    • Vaughan Williams: On Wenlock Edge & Other Songs.
    • Hyperion.
    • 3.

  • Ralph Vaughan Williams

    4 Hymns: No. 4, Evening Hymn

    Performer: Julius Drake. Performer: Timothy Ridout. Lyricist: Robert Bridges. Singer: Nicky Spence.
    • Vaughan Williams: On Wenlock Edge & Other Songs.
    • Hyperion.
    • 4.

  • Sir James MacMillan

    Symphony No 2

    Orchestra: Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Manze.

  • William Walton

    Viola Concerto: I. Andante comodo

    Performer: Lawrence Power. Conductor: Ilan Volkov. Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
    • Rubbra & Walton: Viola Concertos.
    • Hyperion.
    • 1.

  • William Walton

    Viola Concerto: II. Vivo, con molto preciso

    Performer: Lawrence Power. Conductor: Ilan Volkov. Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
    • Rubbra & Walton: Viola Concertos.
    • Hyperion.
    • 2.

  • William Walton

    Viola Concerto: III. Allegro moderato

    Performer: Lawrence Power. Conductor: Ilan Volkov. Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
    • Rubbra & Walton: Viola Concertos.
    • Hyperion.
    • 3.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 1. Sinfonia

    Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 1.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 2. Recit "Comfort Ye"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt. Singer: Nicholas Mulroy.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 2.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 3. Air "Every Valley Shall Be Exalted"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt. Singer: Nicholas Mulroy.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 3.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 4. Chorus "And the Glory of the Lord"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 4.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 5. Recit "Thus Saith the Lord"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt. Singer: Matthew Brook.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 5.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 6. Air "But Who May Abide"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt. Singer: Matthew Brook.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 6.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 7. Chorus "And He Shall Purify"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 7.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 8. Recit "Behold a Virgin Shall Conceive"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt. Singer: Annie Gill.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 8.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 9. Air "O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt. Singer: Annie Gill.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 9.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 10. Chorus "O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 10.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 11. Recit "For Behold!"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt. Singer: Matthew Brook.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 11.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 12. Air "The People That Walked in Darkness"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt. Singer: Matthew Brook.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 12.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 13. Chorus "For Unto Us a Child Is Born"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 13.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah (Pifa / Glory to God)

    Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Conductor: John Butt.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 14.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 15. Recit "There Were Shepherds"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt. Singer: Susan Hamilton.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 15.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 16. Recit "And Lo!"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt. Singer: Susan Hamilton.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 16.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 17. Recit "And the Angel Said Unto Them"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt. Singer: Susan Hamilton.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 17.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 18. Recit "And Suddenly"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt. Singer: Susan Hamilton.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 18.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 19. Chorus "Glory to God"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 19.

  • George Frideric Handel

    Messiah, Pt. 1: 20. Air "Rejoice Greatly"

    Lyricist: Charles Jennens. Ensemble: Dunedin Consort. Director: John Butt. Singer: Susan Hamilton.
    • Handel: Messiah.
    • Linn Records.
    • 20.

  • INXS

    Need You Tonight

    • The All Time Greatest Rock Songs ....
    • Columbia.

  • Nancy Sinatra

    These Boots Are Made for Walkin'

    • The Greatest Hits Of Nancy Sinatra.
    • Boulevard.

  • David Guetta

    Titanium (feat. Sia)

    • (CD Single).
    • Positiva.

  • Orange Juice

    Rip It Up

    • Acoustic 80s.
    • UNIVERSAL MUSIC TV.
    • 13.

  • James MacMillan.

    Symphony no 2

    Orchestra: Scottish Chamber Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Manze.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Octet in E-Flat Major, Op. 103: I. Allegro

    Orchestra: Scottish Chamber Orchestra Wind Soloists.
    • Beethoven: Music for Winds.
    • Linn Records.
    • 1.

Broadcast

  • Sun 24 Nov 2024 19:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio Scotland