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Radio 3,08 Apr 2026,120 mins

Chopin and Falla from Perth

Classical Live

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The plainsong-inspired theme continues today with specially recorded performances from Voces8 in Germany and from the WDR Symphony Orchestra, Cologne playing music by Respighi. From Scotland, the Perth Chopin Chamber Series brings us a sonata for cello by the great Polish composer, plus colourful evocations of Spain by Isaac Albeniz featuring the Spanish pianist Javier Perianes. Presented by Elizabeth Alker. Gregorio Allegri Miserere mei Deus (Psalm 51) for 9 voices Voces8 Barnaby Smith (director) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Sinfonia Concertante in Eb for violin and viola, K. 364 James Ehnes (violin) Antoine Tamestit (viola) NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra Louis Langrée (conductor) Perth Chopin Series: Isaac Albeniz Iberia - Book 1 No. 1 Evocation Book 2 No. 3 Triana Javier Perianes (piano) Frederic Chopin Sonata for cello and piano in G minor, Op. 65 Philip Higham (cello) Alastair Beatson (piano) Ottorino Respighi Tritico botticelliano (Three Boticelli Pictures) WDR symphony Orchestra, Cologne Cristian Māceleru (conductor) To listen to this programme using most smart speakers, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Live."

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    Miserere mei Deus (Psalm 51) for 9 voices
    Miserere mei Deus (Psalm 51) for 9 voices
    Gregorio Allegri
  3. 2.
    Sinfonia Concertante in E flat, K. 364
    Sinfonia Concertante in E flat, K. 364
    Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
  4. 3.
    Heimliche Aufforderung from 4 Lieder Op.27
    Heimliche Aufforderung from 4 Lieder Op.27
    Richard Strauss