Szymanowski's Stabat mater from the BBC Proms

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Linton Stephens introduces highlights from the BBC Proms, including Karol Szymanowski's choral masterpiece, his Stabat mater, inspired by Mary's words at the Cross, with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Ryan Bancroft; plus chamber music from the recent Aldeburgh Festival from tenor Nicky Spence and pianist Julius Drake, and Schubert's affecting Quintet for Strings recorded two weeks ago at the Pau Casals International Music Festival in Spain. BBC Proms: Francis Poulenc Concerto for two pianos in D minor Lucas and Arthur Jussen (pianos) City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Kazuki Yamada (conductor) Aldeburgh Festival: Gustav Faure La bonne chanson Op. 61 Nicky Spence (tenor) Julius Drake (piano) Piatti Quartet BBC Proms: Karol Szymanowski Stabat mater Mari Eriksmoen (soprano) Paula Murrihy (mezzo-soprano) James Way (tenor) Szymon Mechliński (baritone) BBC National Chorus of Wales London Philharmonic Choir BBC National Orchestra of Wales Ryan Bancroft (conductor) Pau Casals International Music Festival : Franz Schubert Quintet in C major, D. 956 Hanson Quartet Miklos Perényi (cello) To listen to this programme (using most smart speakers), just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Classical Live".