Chamber music favourites from the USA
Radio 3 Big Chamber Weekend from Saffron Hall in Essex presents Mark Simpson and friends, today performing Gershwin, Bernstein, Antheil, Copland and Simpson.
In the last concert recorded at Saffron Hall for the Radio 3 Big Chamber Weekend, composer and virtuoso clarinettist Mark Simpson brings his friends together in a programme of American repertoire, including the world-premiere of his own American-inspired work for current Radio 3 New Generation Artist trumpeter, Simon Höfele.
Mark Simpson is a former Â鶹Éç Young Musician of the Year and Radio 3 New Generation Artist.
Presented by Tom McKinney.
GERSHWIN
Preludes
Simon Höfele (trumpet)
Richard Uttley (piano)
SIMPSON
Three pieces for trumpet and piano
Simon Höfele (trumpet)
Richard Uttley (piano)
Co-commissioned by Â鶹Éç Radio 3, the Royal Philharmonic Society and Saffron Hall, Essex
BERNSTEIN
Clarinet Sonata
Mark Simpson (clarinet)
Richard Uttley (piano)
ANTHEIL
Trumpet Sonata
Simon Höfele (trumpet)
Richard Uttley (piano)
COPLAND
Sextet
Mark Simpson (clarinet)
Navarra String Quartet
Richard Uttley (piano)
Elizabeth Arno (producer)
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George Gershwin
3 Preludes
Performer: Simon Höfele. Performer: Richard Uttley. -
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Mark Simpson
3 Pieces For Trumpet And Piano
Performer: Simon Höfele. Performer: Mark Simpson. -
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Leonard Bernstein
Sonata In A For Clarinet And Piano
Performer: Mark Simpson. Performer: Richard Uttley. -
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George Antheil
Trumpet Sonata
Performer: Simon Höfele. Performer: Richard Uttley. -
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Aaron Copland
Sextet
Performer: Mark Simpson. Performer: Richard Uttley. Ensemble: Navarra String Quartet.
Broadcasts
- Fri 3 May 2019 13:00Â鶹Éç Radio 3
- Fri 4 Mar 2022 13:00Â鶹Éç Radio 3