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What is Fugue?

Charles Hazlewood and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra examine fugues by Mozart, Elgar and Britten. All three were inspired by the master of the fugue, JS Bach, to create their own masterpieces.

"What is 'Fugue'?!" Charles Hazlewood poses the question in the first of two programmes exploring this mysterious art. Charles and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra examine fugues by three composers who were inspired by the genius of fugue himself, JS Bach. Mozart, Elgar and Britten all used the technique to create their own masterpieces, years after Bach's death. The programme culminates in a performance of Britten's Prelude and Fugue for String Orchestra.

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Sat 1 May 2004 14:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Edward Elgar

    Introduction and Allegro for string orchestra (Op.47)

    Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Adagio and fugue (K.546) in C minor vers. for string orchestra

    Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

  • Benjamin Britten

    Prelude and fugue for 18-part string orchestra (Op.29)

    Performers: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra

Broadcast

  • Sat 1 May 2004 14:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3