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In each group of instruments of the orchestra we have the complete range from high pitches to low pitches represented. In the String section which we already covered we had from highest to lowest Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass.

In the Woodwind section which will listen to next the four main groups of instruments are flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon. However, each of these also has higher and lower pitched instruments.

We start with the flute, which in addition to the concert flute we all know, has a high pitched Piccolo, and lower pitched alto, bass, and contrabass flutes. The flute family also includes a corresponding range of Recorders, but these are unusual in the orchestra after the Baroque period.

Today we will listen to the concert flute and the recorder which are pitched in the mid-range.

I also would like to take the opportunity to remind you of some of the features of the concerto, a musical form that is designed to showcase and virtuoso performers with their particular instruments. Think of these as solo works with orchestral accompaniment.

Our works for today are:

Francesco Mancini: Recorder Sonata in E Minor

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Flute Concerto in D Minor Wq. 22

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major, K. 313 Francesco Mancini: Recorder Sonata in E Minor Performed by Gudrun Heyens with Musica Antiqua Köln conducted by Reinhard Goebel · Francesco Mancini: Recorder Sonata in E Minor Performed by Gudrun Heyens with Musica Antiqua Köln conducted by Reinhard Goebel · Francesco Mancini: Recorder Sonata in E Minor Performed by Gudrun Heyens with Musica Antiqua Köln conducted by Reinhard Goebel · Francesco Mancini: Recorder Sonata in E Minor Performed by Gudrun Heyens with Musica Antiqua Köln conducted by Reinhard Goebel · Francesco Mancini: Recorder Sonata in E Minor Performed by Gudrun Heyens with Musica Antiqua Köln conducted by Reinhard Goebel · Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Flute Concerto in D Minor Wq. 22 Performed by Emmanuel Pahud with Kammerakademie Potsdam conducted by Trevor Pinnock · Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Flute Concerto in D Minor Wq. 22 Performed by Emmanuel Pahud with Kammerakademie Potsdam conducted by Trevor Pinnock · Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach: Flute Concerto in D Minor Wq. 22 Performed by Emmanuel Pahud with Kammerakademie Potsdam conducted by Trevor Pinnock · Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major, K. 313 Performed by Emmanuel Pahud with the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Claudio Abbado · Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major, K. 313 Performed by Emmanuel Pahud with the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Claudio Abbado · Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Flute Concerto No. 1 in G Major, K. 313 Performed by Emmanuel Pahud with the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Claudio Abbado

Sundowner Programme 21 - Whimsy and Delight - Programme Description

Our theme this Thursday is Whimsy and Delight and I have a mixed bag of music for you, some of it a little bit weird, but all of it charming and delightful!

Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata in C Major, K. 159, L. 104 La Caccia

Francis Poulenc - Flute Sonata, FP 164_ I. Allegro malinconico (feat. Eric Le Sage)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Rondo in D major, K.485

Fritz Kreisler - Caprice viennois Op. 2

Fritz Kreisler – Liebesleid

Fritz Kreisler - Schön Rosmarin

Georges Bizet - Petite suite from Jeux d'enfants, Op. 22, WD 39

Maurice Ravel - Jeux d'eau, M. 30

Igor Stravinsky - Petrushka, Pt. 1 The Shrovetide Fair

Jacques Ibert_ Divertissement_ 5. Parade

Francis Poulenc - Improvisation No. 15 in C Minor, FP 176 Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata in C Major, K. 159, L. 104 La Caccia Performed by Dubravka Tomsic · Francis Poulenc - Flute Sonata, FP 164 (Movements 1 and 3) Performed by Emmanuel Pahud & Eric le Sage · Francis Poulenc - Flute Sonata, FP 164 (Movements 1 and 3) Performed by Emmanuel Pahud & Eric le Sage · Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Rondo in D major, K.485 Performed by Mitsuko Uchida · Fritz Kreisler - Caprice viennois Op. 2 Performed by Anne-Sophie Mutter & Lambert Orkis · Fritz Kreisler - Liebesleid Performed by Anne-Sophie Mutter & Lambert Orkis · Fritz Kreisler - Schön Rosmarin Performed by Anne-Sophie Mutter & Lambert Orkis · Georges Bizet - Petite suite from Jeux d'enfants, Op. 22, WD 39 Performed by the Orchestre de Paris conducted by Paavo Järvi i. Marche “Trompette et Tambour” · Georges Bizet - Petite suite from Jeux d'enfants, Op. 22, WD 39 Performed by the Orchestre de Paris conducted by Paavo Järvi Ii. Berceuse “La poupée” · Georges Bizet - Petite suite from Jeux d'enfants, Op. 22, WD 39 Performed by the Orchestre de Paris conducted by Paavo Järvi III. “Impromptu La toupee” · Georges Bizet - Petite suite from Jeux d'enfants, Op. 22, WD 39 Performed by the Orchestre de Paris conducted by Paavo Järvi IV. Duo “Petit mari, petite femme” · Georges Bizet - Petite suite from Jeux d'enfants, Op. 22, WD 39 Performed by the Orchestre de Paris conducted by Paavo Järvi V. Galop “Le bal” · Maurice Ravel - Jeux d'eau, M. 30 Performed by Martha Argerich · Ibert_ Divertissement_ 5. Parade Performed by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner · Francis Poulenc - Improvisation No. 15 in C Minor, FP 176 Performed by Pascal Rogé · Igor Stravinsky - Petrushka, Pt. 1 Shrovetide Fair Introduction - At the Shrovetide Fair (1947 Version) Performed by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, featuring Peter Donohoe

Programme 107 Music for the full string ensemble. Programme description.

This is programme 12 in the sequence of music for String Instruments. In the prior 11 programmes we became thoroughly familiar with the sounds of the Violin, the Viola, the Violincello, and the Double Bass by listening to concertos and solo works written especially for these.

Today we bring these four instruments together in:

Benjamin Britten - Simple Symphony, Op. 4 where the string orchestra instrumentation includes first violins, second violins, violas, cellos, and double basses. The four movements have fanciful titles- Boisterous Bourrée, "Playful Pizzicato", Sentimental Saraband, and Frolicsome Finale.

Then in Franz Schubert - Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 114, D 667 - The Trout which has five movements. The usual quick first movement Allegro vivace, followed as usual by the slow movement Andante, then the traditional Scherzo (Presto), The fourth movement is a set of variations on the Schubert’s own song "Die Forelle" (The Trout) Andantino – Allegretto, and we end with the Allegro giusto which is as usual for final movements, a Rondo. In addition to the String Instruments, there is a (very challenging!) part for Piano. Franz Schubert - Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 114, D 667 - The Trout Performed by Anne-Sophie Mutter, Daniil Trifonov, Hwayoon Lee & Maximilian Hornung and Roman Patkoló · Franz Schubert - Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 114, D 667 - The Trout Performed by Anne-Sophie Mutter, Daniil Trifonov, Hwayoon Lee & Maximilian Hornung and Roman Patkoló · Franz Schubert - Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 114, D 667 - The Trout Performed by Anne-Sophie Mutter, Daniil Trifonov, Hwayoon Lee & Maximilian Hornung and Roman Patkoló · Franz Schubert - Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 114, D 667 - The Trout Performed by Anne-Sophie Mutter, Daniil Trifonov, Hwayoon Lee & Maximilian Hornung and Roman Patkoló · Franz Schubert - Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 114, D 667 - The Trout Performed by Anne-Sophie Mutter, Daniil Trifonov, Hwayoon Lee & Maximilian Hornung and Roman Patkoló · Benjamin Britten - Simple Symphony, Op. 4 Performed by the English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Britten · Benjamin Britten - Simple Symphony, Op. 4 Performed by the English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Britten · Benjamin Britten - Simple Symphony, Op. 4 Performed by the English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Britten · Benjamin Britten - Simple Symphony, Op. 4 Performed by the English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Benjamin Britten

Our programme today features music that transports us to faraway places, infused with cultural colours.

1. Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov Caucasian - Sketches for Orchestra, Op. 10_

Procession of the Sardar

2. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - The Flight of the Bumble-bee

3. Isaac Albéniz - Suite española, Op.47 - Granada, Sevilla and Asturias

4. Manuel María Ponce - Estrellita (Arranged for Violin & Orchestra by

Joshua Bell and Jascha Heifetz)

5. Alexander Glazunov - Chant du Ménestrel, Op. 71

6. Enrique Granados - Danzas Española, Op. 37, No. 10 - Danza Triste,

Oriental, Villanesca, and Andaluza

7. Maurice Ravel - Rapsodie espagnole, M. 54 – Habanera and Feria Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov Caucasian - Sketches for Orchestra, Op. 10_ Procession of the Sardar Performed by the4 Philadelphia Orchestra, conducted by Eugene Ormandy · Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - The Flight of the Bumble-bee Performed by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra conducted by Neeme Järvi · Isaac Albéniz - Suite española, Op.47 - Granada, Sevilla and Asturias Performed by Miloš Karadaglić · Isaac Albéniz - Suite española, Op.47 - Granada, Sevilla and Asturias Performed by Miloš Karadaglić · Isaac Albéniz - Suite española, Op.47 - Granada, Sevilla and Asturias Performed by Miloš Karadaglić · Manuel María Ponce - Estrellita (Arranged for Violin & Orchestra by Joshua Bell and Jascha Heifetz) Performed by Joshua Bell and the Orchestra of St. Luke’s conducted by Michael Stern · Alexander Glazunov - Chant du Ménestrel, Op. 71 Performed by Mstislav Rostropovich and the Boston Symphony Orchestra xonducted by Seiji Ozawa · Enrique Granados - Danzas Española, Op. 37, No. 10 - Danza Triste, Oriental, Villanesca, and Andaluza Performed by Pepe Romero and Celin Romero · Enrique Granados - Danzas Española, Op. 37, No. 10 - Danza Triste, Oriental, Villanesca, and Andaluza Performed by Pepe Romero and Celin Romero · Enrique Granados - Danzas Española, Op. 37, No. 10 - Danza Triste, Oriental, Villanesca, and Andaluza Performed by Pepe Romero and Celin Romero · Enrique Granados - Danzas Española, Op. 37, No. 10 - Danza Triste, Oriental, Villanesca, and Andaluza Performed by Pepe Romero and Celin Romero · Maurice Ravel - Rapsodie espagnole, M. 54 – Habanera and Feria Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Claudio Abbado · Maurice Ravel - Rapsodie espagnole, M. 54 – Habanera and Feria Performed by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Claudio Abbado

Programme 106 - More Music for Double Bass Programme description.

In today’s programme I have three items which feature the Double Bass.

I must admit that the concerto I played last in the programme last Monday surprised me very pleasantly when I first heard it. I hope that you similarly enjoyed the concerto by Giovanni Bottesini, his Grande Concerto in Quattro Tempi for Two Double Basses. Therefore I thought that I would feature another of Bottesini’s works today. Bottesini has been called The Paganini of the double bass and also the 19th century's double bass champion. Today we will listen to Giovanni Bottesini – String Quintet No. 1: Gran Quintetto in C Minor Opus 99, which is in the usual four movements.

I am going to follow that up with only three of the five movements of Antonín Dvořák’s - String Quintet No. 2 In G Major, Op. 77, as the entire Quintet is a bit too long for our programme. We have the middle three movements of the five. The third movement, meaning the second one that we will listen to today is a playful Scherzo, and the other two are slower and heartfelt.

The third item today is a one-of-a-kind. A most unusual piece that is part speech, part composition, part improvisation. I thought it would make a complete break from our usual fare. You will quickly see what I mean. This item will end our programme, so please join me again on Thursday at 6 for Sundowner Classics. Let’s see what you make of this next item – I am sure you will enjoy it as much as the live audience did!

Gunther Schuller & Edwin Barker - Failing_ A Very Difficult Piece for String Bass (Live) Giovanni Bottesini – String Quintet No. 1: Gran Quintetto in C Minor Opus 99 Performed by I Musicanti with Leon Bosch · Giovanni Bottesini – String Quintet No. 1: Gran Quintetto in C Minor Opus 99 Performed by I Musicanti with Leon Bosch · Giovanni Bottesini – String Quintet No. 1: Gran Quintetto in C Minor Opus 99 Performed by I Musicanti with Leon Bosch · Giovanni Bottesini – String Quintet No. 1: Gran Quintetto in C Minor Opus 99 Performed by I Musicanti with Leon Bosch · Antonín Dvořák - String Quintet No. 2 In G Major, Op. 77 Performed by the Boston Symphony Chamber Players · Antonín Dvořák - String Quintet No. 2 In G Major, Op. 77 Performed by the Boston Symphony Chamber Players · Antonín Dvořák - String Quintet No. 2 In G Major, Op. 77 Performed by the Boston Symphony Chamber Players · Gunther Schuller & Edwin Barker - Failing_ A Very Difficult Piece for String Bass (Live) Performed by Edwin Barker

about Music Sundowner Programme 19 Serenades and Nocturnes

Today’s programme is all about relaxation. Serenades and music suitable for the night.

Mozart – Eine kleine Nachtmusik 4th movement

Franz Strauss – Nocturne, Op. 7

Borodin – Nocturne from String Quartet No. 2

John Field – Nocturne in B-flat Major

Schubert – Ständchen (Serenade)

Grieg – Nocturne, Op. 54 No. 4

Tchaikovsky – Valse Sentimentale, Op. 51 No. 6

Dvořák – Serenade for Strings (complete), Op. 22 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Serenade in G Major, K. 525 Eine kleine Nachtmusik - IV. Rondo Performed by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner · Franz Strauss: Nocturne, Op. 7 Performed by Stefan Dohr and Markus Becker · Alexander Borodin: String Quartet No. 2 in D - 3. Notturno Performed by the Emerson String Quartet · John Field: Nocturne No. 5 in B-Flat Major Performed by James Galway · Franz Schubert: Schwanengesang, D. 957 No. 4, Ständchen Performed by Sumi Jo, Clara-Jumi Kang, Wen Xiao Zheng and Christopher Park · Edvard Grieg: Lyric Pieces Book 5, Op. 54 No. 4, Notturno Performed by Stephen Hough · Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky: 6 Pieces, Op. 51 TH. 143: VI. Valse sentimentale (Arr. for Cello and Piano by Viktor Kubatsky) Performed by Mischa Maisky and Lily Maisky · Antonín Dvořák: Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22, B. 52 Performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker conducted by Myung-Whun Chung · Antonín Dvořák: Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22, B. 52 Performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker conducted by Myung-Whun Chung · Antonín Dvořák: Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22, B. 52 Performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker conducted by Myung-Whun Chung · Antonín Dvořák: Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22, B. 52 Performed by the Wiener Philharmoniker conducted by Myung-Whun Chung

We continue our exploration of the string instruments of the orchestra with the Double Bass, the deep voice underpinning of most works for orchestra, and also a standard member of the Jazz Ensemble. Though rare, concertos for double bass do exist, and are regularly performed today. These works highlight the instrument’s lyrical depth and surprising agility when in the hands of a virtuoso.

We have three of these for your enjoyment in the programme this week:

Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf – Concerto no 2 for Double Bass in D Major

Duration: ~20 minutes

Mood: Classical clarity, dance-like charm

Johann Baptist Vanhal – Concerto for Double Bass in D Major

Duration: ~18 minutes

Mood: Cheerful, balanced, elegant

Giovanni Bottesini – Grande Concerto in Quattro Tempi for Two Double Basses

Duration: ~24–28 minutes

Mood: Dramatic, virtuosic, operatic Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf – Concerto No. 2 for Double Bass in D Major Performed by Chi-chi Nwanoku and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Paul Goodwin · Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf – Concerto No. 2 for Double Bass in D Major Performed by Chi-chi Nwanoku and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Paul Goodwin · Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf – Concerto No. 2 for Double Bass in D Major Performed by Chi-chi Nwanoku and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Paul Goodwin · Johann Baptist Vanhal – Concerto for Double Bass in D Major Performed by Chi-chi Nwanoku and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Paul Goodwin · Johann Baptist Vanhal – Concerto for Double Bass in D Major Performed by Chi-chi Nwanoku and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Paul Goodwin · Johann Baptist Vanhal – Concerto for Double Bass in D Major Performed by Chi-chi Nwanoku and the Swedish Chamber Orchestra conducted by Paul Goodwin · Giovanni Bottesini – Grande Concerto in Quattro Tempi for Two Double Basses Performed by Wolfgang Güttler and Klaus Stoll with the Radio-Symphonie-Orchester Berlin conducted by Mathias Bamert

This evening we relax to some of the gems of the later 17th and early 18th centuries:

George Frideric Handel_ Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348_ I. Ouverture (Grave - Allegro)

George Frideric Handel_ Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348 - III. Allegro - Andante – Allegro

Antonio Vivaldi - Flute Concerto in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3, RV 428 Il gardellino Allegro, Cantabile and Allegro

Georg Philipp Telemann - Viola Concerto In G, TWV 51_G9_ 1. Largo

Domenico Scarlatti Sonata in D minor, K141

Johann Sebastian Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C Major, BWV 846_1

François Couperin - Pièces de Clavecin, Book 2, Ordre VI_ No. 5, Les baricades mistérieuses

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, RV 514_ II. Adagio

Johann Sebastian Bach - Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068_ II. Air on the G String

Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto for Lute, 2 Violins and Continuo in D Major, RV 93_ II. Largo

George Frideric Handel - Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349_ II. Alla Hornpipe

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Serenade in G Major, K. 525 Eine kleine Nachtmusik - IV. Rondo George Frideric Handel - Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348 I. Ouverture (Grave - Allegro) Performed by The English Concert conducted by Trevor Pinnock · George Frideric Handel - Water Music Suite No. 1 in F Major, HWV 348 - III. Allegro - Andante – Allegro Performed by The English Concert conducted by Trevor Pinnock · Antonio Vivaldi - Flute Concerto in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3, RV 428. Il gardellino. Allegro, Cantabile and Allegro Performed by Emmanuel Pahud and the Australian Chamber Orchestra conducted by Richard Tognetti · Antonio Vivaldi - Flute Concerto in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3, RV 428. Il gardellino. Allegro, Cantabile and Allegro Performed by Emmanuel Pahud and the Australian Chamber Orchestra conducted by Richard Tognetti · Antonio Vivaldi - Flute Concerto in D Major, Op. 10 No. 3, RV 428. Il gardellino. Allegro, Cantabile and Allegro Performed by Emmanuel Pahud and the Australian Chamber Orchestra conducted by Richard Tognetti · Georg Philipp Telemann - Viola Concerto In G, TWV 51_G9_ 1. Largo Performed by Pinchas Zukerman and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra · Domenico Scarlatti - Sonata in D minor, K141 (Transcribed by Eduardo Fernández) Performed by Eduardo Fernández · Johann Sebastian Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C Major BWV 846 Performed by Angela Hewitt · Johann Sebastian Bach - The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1 Prelude and Fugue No. 1 in C Major BWV 846 Performed by Angela Hewitt · François Couperin - Pièces de Clavecin, Book 2, Ordre VI No. 5, Les baricades mistérieuses Performed by John Williams · Antonio Vivaldi - Concerto for 2 Violins in D Minor, RV 514 II. Adagio Performed by Viktoria Mullova, Giuliano Carmignola, and the Venice Baroque Orchestra conducted by Andrea Marcon - · Johann Sebastian Bach - Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D Major, BWV 1068 II. Air on the G String Performed by David Bell and the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Herbert von Karajan · Antonio Vivaldi - Vivaldi_ Concerto for Lute, 2 Violins and Continuo in D Major, RV 93 II. Largo Performed by Celin Romero and the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Iona Brown · George Frideric Handel - Water Music Suite No. 2 in D Major, HWV 349 II. Alla Hornpipe Performed by The English Concert conducted by Trevor Pinnock · Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - Serenade in G Major, K. 525 Eine kleine Nachtmusik - IV. Rondo Performed by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner

Programme 104 More Viola Music – Programme Description

In today’s programme we hear more music for that underappreciated instrument, the Viola.

This programme highlights how well the Viola combines with the Clarinet and also the Alto Voice.

Max Bruch: Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano – Numbers 2, 6, 7, and 8

Franz Anton Hoffmeister: Concerto for Viola and Orchstra in D major

Johannes Brahms: Zwei Gesänge, Op. 91 - I. Gestillte Sehnsucht

Johannes Brahms: Zwei Gesänge, Op. 91- II. Geistliches Wiegenlied

and

Henri Vieuxtemps: Souvenir d'Amérique, Variations Burlesques (Yankee Doodle), Op. 17 Max Bruch: Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano – Numbers 2, 6, 7, and 8 Performed by The Bruch Trio: Jerry Kirkbride, clarinet, Jesse Levine, viola, Rex Woods, piano · Max Bruch: Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano – Numbers 2, 6, 7, and 8 Performed by The Bruch Trio: Jerry Kirkbride, clarinet, Jesse Levine, viola, Rex Woods, piano · Max Bruch: Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano – Numbers 2, 6, 7, and 8 Performed by The Bruch Trio: Jerry Kirkbride, clarinet, Jesse Levine, viola, Rex Woods, piano · Max Bruch: Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola, and Piano – Numbers 2, 6, 7, and 8 Performed by The Bruch Trio: Jerry Kirkbride, clarinet, Jesse Levine, viola, Rex Woods, piano · Franz Anton Hoffmeister: Concerto for Viola and Orchstra in D major Performed by Nils Mönkemeyer with the Dresdner Kapellsolisten conducted by Helmut Branny · Franz Anton Hoffmeister: Concerto for Viola and Orchstra in D major Performed by Nils Mönkemeyer with the Dresdner Kapellsolisten conducted by Helmut Branny · Franz Anton Hoffmeister: Concerto for Viola and Orchstra in D major Performed by Nils Mönkemeyer with the Dresdner Kapellsolisten conducted by Helmut Branny · Johannes Brahms: Zwei Gesänge, Op. 91 - I. Gestillte Sehnsucht Performed by Anne Sofie von Otter, Bengt Forsberg, and Nils-Erik Sparf · Johannes Brahms: Zwei Gesänge, Op. 91- II. Geistliches Wiegenlied Performed by Anne Sofie von Otter, Bengt Forsberg, and Nils-Erik Sparf · Henri Vieuxtemps: Souvenir d'Amérique, Variations Burlesques (Yankee Doodle), Op. 17 Performed by Timothy Ridout and Ke Ma - (arr. Frank Foerster)

Programme description

Our theme today is: Music that paints vivid images of the countryside and nature’s beauty.

I have nine items for you that capture both the serenity and grandeur of nature, from tranquil streams to soaring landscapes.

Ludwig van Beethoven – Pastoral Symphony No. 6, Op. 68 (1st movement: Awakening of Cheerful Feelings on Arrival in the Countryside)

Ludwig van Beethoven – Pastoral Symphony No. 6, Op. 68 (2nd movement: Scene by the Brook)

Ralph Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on Greensleeves

Jean Sibelius – Andante

Frederick Delius – On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring

Ottorino Respighi – The Birds (Preludio)

Ottorino Respighi – The Birds (The Dove)

Samuel Barber – Adagio for Strings

Aaron Copland – Appalachian Spring: Simple Gifts Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 Pastoral_ I. Pleasant, cheerful feelings aroused on approaching the countryside Performed by the European Festival Orchestra conducted by Johannes Walter · Ludwig van Beethoven - Symphony No. 6 in F Major, Op. 68 Pastoral_ II. Szene am Bach. Performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker conducted by Herbert von Karajan · Ralf Vaughan Williams - Fantasia on Greensleeves Performed by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner · Jean Sibelius - Andante Festivo Performed by the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Neeme Järvi · Frederick Delius - On hearing the first Cuckoo in Spring Performed by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner · Ottorino Respighi - The Birds 1. Prelude Performed by the San Francisco Symphony conducted by Edo de Waart · Ottorino Respighi_ The Birds, P. 154 – 2. The Dove Performed by the San Francisco Symphony conducted by Edo de Waart · Samuel Barber - Adagio for Strings, Op. 11 Performed by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner · Aaron Copland - Simple Gifts from Appalachian Spring Performed by The Boston Pops Orchestra conducted by John Williams