The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra perform music inspired by the east, with portraits of the Queen of Sheba by Handel and Respighi. Also, a concerto by Gabriel Prokofiev.
The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra make their debut at the festival. Music inspired by the east colours the programme, with the sounds and scents of bazaars and seraglios, as well as portraits of the Queen of Sheba by both Handel and Respighi. Also, violin virtuoso Daniel Hope premieres a new concerto by the remarkable young composer Gabriel Prokofiev, grandson of the great Sergei Prokofiev.
Presented by Katie Derham.
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Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev
Islamey 鈥� oriental fantasy (orch. Lyapunov)
Orchestra: The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Sascha Goetzel. -
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Gustav Holst
Beni Mora
Orchestra: The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Sascha Goetzel. -
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Gabriel Prokofiev
Violin Concerto
Performer: Daniel Hope. Orchestra: The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Sascha Goetzel. -
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Die Entf眉hrung aus dem Serail - overture
Orchestra: The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Sascha Goetzel. -
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George Frideric Handel
Solomon - The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (arr. Beecham)
Orchestra: The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Sascha Goetzel. -
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Ottorino Respighi
Belkis, Queen of Sheba
Orchestra: The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Sascha Goetzel.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Katie Derham |
| Producer | Peter Jones |
| Director | Kriss Russman |
| Orchestra | Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic |
| Conductor | Sascha Goetzel |
| Musician | Daniel Hope |
Broadcast
- Sun 31 Aug 2014 19:00
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