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Catherine Bott presents a performance by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic under its dynamic young principal conductor Vasily Petrenko of Verdi's Requiem, given in Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral as part of the continuing European Capital of Culture 2008 celebrations.

Anne Schwanewilms (soprano)
Mariana Pentcheva (contralto)
Peter Hoare (tenor)
Mirco Palazzi (bass)
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir
Huddersfield Choral Society
Leeds Philharmonic Society
Cantata Choir (Metropolitan Cathedral)
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Vasily Petrenko (conductor)

Plus Play to the Nation, Radio 3's celebration of amateur orchestras across the UK. Including:

Sanjay Guha: Raag Mishra Khamaj
London Sitar Ensemble

Bizet – Carmen Suite
Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra
James Blair (conductor)

...and Pianothon, showcasing amateur Pianists throughout the nation:

Bach: Courante and Gigue from the French Suite No 5 in G
Kate Buchanan