BBC National Orchestra of Wales perform Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances

Linton Stephens presents an afternoon of exceptional music-making with highlights from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Conductor Ryan Bancroft takes to the podium for his final Welsh concert as Principal, directing the orchestra in Brahms' Double Concerto and also Rachmaninov's vibrant Symphonic Dances, and Stravinsky's colourful Song of the Nightingale, inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale.
From LSO St Luke’s, pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips is joined by pianist Philip Moore and violinist Malin Broman concluding his recent programme of chamber music wth friends. And also specially recorded items from the National Centre for Early Music and BBC R3 New Generation Baroque Ensemble - Ensemble Augelletti.

Johannes Brahms
Double Concerto
Lesley Hatfield (violin)
Alice Neary (cello)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Ryan Bancroft (conductor)

Franz Schubert
Fantasia in F minor
Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano)
Philip Moore (piano)

Sergey Rachmaninov
Symphonic Dances
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Ryan Bancroft (conductor)

Nadia Boulanger
Soleils couchants
Sophie Bevan (soprano)
Malin Broman (violin)
Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano)

Francis Poulenc
Sonata for Violin and Piano
Malin Broman (violin)
Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano)

Johann Sebastian Bach
Trio Sonata in G major, BWV.1039
Ensemble Augelletti

Igor Stravinsky
Song of the Nightingale
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Ryan Bancroft (conductor)

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