91Èȱ¬

Afternoon Concert with the 91Èȱ¬ National Orchestra of Wales.
Fiona Talkington introduces the second programme this week exploring the work of the 91Èȱ¬ National Orchestra of Wales in recordings made in Cardiff and Bangor, On the bill today is a substantial concerto for sitar which combines North Indian classical raag and taal with western orchestral traditions and a work for cello and ensemble inspired variously by the ‘cello suites of Bach and Britten and a world, "where ‘stars’ can be born overnight with the help of stylists and Saturday night telly. Two works by Sir James MacMillan showcase both the orchestra and the 91Èȱ¬ National Chorus of Wales. Also today, a performance of Mahler's Rückert Lieder from January of last year by former Cardiff Singer of the World and Radio 3 New Generation Artist, Catriona Morison, a voice in a million.

Sibelius Finlandia Op 26
91Èȱ¬ National Orchestra of Wales
Thomas Søndergaard (conductor)

James MacMillan: Seraph for trumpet and strings
William Mathias: Melos
Cheryl Frances-Hoad: Katharsis for cello and ensemble

Philippe Schartz (trumpet)
Alice Neary (cello)
91Èȱ¬ National Orchestra of Wales
Jonathan Bloxham (conductor)

approx 3.10pm
Mahler: Rückert Lieder
91Èȱ¬ National Orchestra of Wales
Catriona Morison (mezzo soprano)
Thomas Søndergaard (conductor)

approx. 3.40pm
Jonathan Mayer: Sitar Concerto No 2
Jonathan Mayer (sitar)
91Èȱ¬ National Orchestra of Wales
Debashish Chaudhuri (conductor)

Villa Lobos: Bachianias Brasilieras No.1 ’
91Èȱ¬ National Orchestra of Wales cello section.

Ginastera: Ollantay
91Èȱ¬ National Orchestra of Wales
Gisele Ben-Dor (conductor)

Macmillan: Te Deum
91Èȱ¬ National Chorus of Wales
Adrian Partington (conductor)

Tippet: Corelli Fantasia
91Èȱ¬ National Orchestra of Wales
Richard Hickox (conducting)