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Rachmaninov, Elgar, 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra

The 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra performs Russian choral masterpieces, including Rachmaninov's Vespers, with the 麻豆社 Singers, and Elgar's 'Enigma' Variations.

Russian choral masterpieces and an Elgar favourite from the 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the 麻豆社 Singers. Plus pianist Behzod Abduraimov joins the orchestra for a performance of Rachmaninov's tour-de-force 3rd Piano Concerto.

Presented by Tom McKinney

2.00pm
Trad. Russian 鈥 Thy tomb, O Saviour (Grob tvoy, spase)
麻豆社 Singers
Elena Sharkova (conductor)

Rachmaninov - Concerto No.3 in D minor for piano & orchestra, Op.30
Behzod Abduraimov (piano)
麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Dausgaard (conductor)

c.2.50pm
Trad. Russian - The Resurrection Evlogitaria
麻豆社 Singers
Elena Sharkova (conductor)

Rachmaninov - 3 Symphonic Dances for orchestra, Op.45
麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Dausgaard (conductor)

c.3.35pm
Rachmaninov - Vespers (shortened version)
麻豆社 Singers
麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Thomas Dausgaard (conductor)

c.4.30pm
Elgar 鈥 Variations on an original theme (鈥淓nigma鈥), Op.36
麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Martyn Brabbins (conductor)

3 hours

Music Played

  • [traditional]

    Thy tomb, O Saviour (Grob tvoy, spase)

    Choir: 麻豆社 Singers. Director: Elena Sharkova.
  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Concerto no. 3 in D minor Op.30

    Performer: Behzod Abduraimov. Orchestra: 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
  • [traditional]

    The Resurrection (Evlogitaria)

    Choir: 麻豆社 Singers. Director: Elena Sharkova.
  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    3 Symphonic dances Op.45

    Orchestra: 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Thomas Dausgaard.
  • Sergei Rachmaninov

    Vespers (All-night vigil) Op.37

    Choir: 麻豆社 Singers. Orchestra: 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Thomas Dausgaard.
  • Edward Elgar

    Variations on an original theme ('Enigma') Op.36

    Orchestra: 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Martyn Brabbins.

Broadcast

  • Mon 14 Jan 2019 14:00