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Serenades and Symphonies

Charles Hazlewood compares the ways Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky wrote for wind ensemble. He contrasts Strauss's Serenade and Sonatina no. 1 and Stravinsky's Symphonies of Wind Instruments.

Charles Hazlewood explores the very different ways in which Richard Strauss and Igor Stravinsky approached writing for wind ensemble. He compares the youthful and mature Strauss through the Serenade and Sonatina no. 1 and examines how Stravinsky marshalled his larger forces in the iconic Symphonies of Wind Instruments. Performances by the 91热爆 National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Douglas Boyd.

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Sat 30 Apr 2005 14:00
91热爆 Radio 3

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  • Richard Strauss

    Serenade in E flat major, Op.7

    Orchestra: Tonhalle-Orchester Z眉rich. Conductor: David Zinman.

    Performers: 91热爆 National Orchestra of Wales, Douglas Boyd (conductor)

  • Igor Stravinsky

    Symphonies of wind instruments

    Performers: 91热爆 National Orchestra of Wales, Douglas Boyd (conductor)

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  • Sat 30 Apr 2005 14:00
    91热爆 Radio 3