23 February 2006
Thursday 23 February 2006 16:00-17:00 (Radio 3)
A special edition that celebrated the 75th birthday of composer and arranger Peter Hope. His work ranges from arrangements for Jessye Norman and Jose Carreras, to music for the Spanish royal wedding.
Hear his Irish Legend and Recorder Concerto, both specially recorded for this programme by the BBC Concert Orchestra and Barry Wordsworth, along with perennial favourites such as Mexican Hat Dance.
Playlist
BRIAN KAY’S LIGHT PROGRAMME
February 23rd 2006
A special programme for Peter Hope's 75th birthday.
TRADITIONAL arr. Peter Hope
Mexican Hat Dance
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Barry Wordsworth (conductor)
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ERNEST TOMLINSON
Lakeside Idyll
BBC Concert Orchestra
Barry Wordsworth (conductor)
(BBC Recording)
PETER HOPE
Irish Legend
BBC Concert Orchestra
Barry Wordsworth (conductor)
(BBC Recording)
TRADITIONAL USA arr. Peter Hope
I Wonder as I Wander
Jessye Norman (soprano)
Ambrosian Singers
PHILIPS B0000040VJ
PETER HOPE
Silent Movies Concerto
Rostal and Schaffer (piano duet)
Berlin Radio Orchestra
(Private recording)
PETER HOPE
Recorder Concerto
John Turner (recorder),
BBC Concert Orchestra
Barry Wordsworth (conductor)
(BBC Recording)
