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Radio 3,24 Jun 2020,17 mins

Heroic Strokes of the Bow

Experience Classical

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Inspired by the painting Heroische Bogenstriche by Swiss-German artist Paul Klee, the music is dominated by violins, played energetically. Judith Weir is interested in creating different sounds on wooden instruments. The music builds to a climax before ending calmly. Composer: Judith Weir Performers: BBC Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Stefan Solyom Recording date: 31 January 2020 Date of broadcast: 08 March 2020

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