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Saint-Saëns and Brahms’s Fourth Symphony

The Â鶹Éç National Orchestra of Wales perform Brahms’s Fourth Symphony, Saint-Saëns’ Cello Concerto, Purcell’s Dido’s Lament and the world premiere of a work by Elizabeth Ogonek.

The Â鶹Éç National Orchestra of Wales present a concert featuring composers who found inspiration in music that came before them.

Musical echoes resonate in a programme featuring Brahms’ Fourth Symphony and a string arrangement of Purcell’s timeless masterpiece, Dido’s Lament, as well as a performance of Saint-Saëns’ First Cello Concerto by Guy Johnston.

Join Suzy Klein and her guest, double bassist Chi-chi Nwanoku, for an evening that also celebrates the world premiere of a new piece by Elizabeth Ogonek and the 150th birthday of the Royal Albert Hall.

1 hour, 58 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Suzy Klein
Interviewed Guest Chi-chi Nwanoku
Conductor Ryan Bancroft
Musician Guy Johnston
Orchestra Â鶹Éç National Orchestra of Wales
Producer Jyoti Mehta
Director Helen Mansfield

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