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The Planets

The 成人论坛 Philharmonic is joined by Paul Lewis for Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto. They celebrate the 150th anniversary of Gustav Holst's birth with a performance of The Planets.

To mark the 150th anniversary of Gustav Holst's birth, the 成人论坛 Philharmonic, with their Chief Conductor John Storgards celebrate in style with a performance of his thrilling suite "The Planets". Fuelled by his vast imagination, his interest in astronomy, a fascination with Indian literature and music, and inspired by the wealth of colour available to him in a large orchestra, he created music with memorable tunes, relentless rhythm and varied atmospheres. It has captivated audiences and remained bang up-to-date for over a hundred years.

Paul Lewis joins the 成人论坛 Philharmonic for Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto; here's an opportunity to share a concert performance with an artist who intimately knows, and cares deeply about, this music.

ABLAZE THE MOON by Grace-Evangeline Mason is music inspired by the American poetry of Sara Teasdale. Here, the image of the moon as a golden flower suspended in a dark sky inspires music of contrast and luminosity.

Recorded at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on Saturday 21 September 2024
Presented by Mark Forrest

Beethoven: Piano Concerto No 3

8.10 Music Interval

Grace-Evangeline Mason: ABLAZE THE MOON
Holst: The Planets

Paul Lewis (piano)
Halle Choir
成人论坛 Philharmonic
John Storgards (conductor)

2 hours, 14 minutes

Last on

Mon 30 Sep 2024 19:30
成人论坛 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Concerto No 3 in C minor

    Performer: Paul Lewis. Orchestra: 成人论坛 Philharmonic. Conductor: John Storg氓rds.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Sonata No 22 in F, Op.54

    Performer: Paul Lewis.

  • Grace-Evangeline Mason

    ABLAZE THE MOON

    Orchestra: 成人论坛 Philharmonic. Conductor: John Storg氓rds.

  • Gustav Holst

    The Planets

    Orchestra: 成人论坛 Philharmonic. Conductor: John Storg氓rds. Choir: Hall茅 Choir.

  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Der Geist hilft unsrer Schwachheit auf, BWV 226

    Choir: Norwegian Soloists' Choir. Ensemble: Ensemble Allegria. Conductor: Grete Pedersen.
    • BIS.

Broadcast

  • Mon 30 Sep 2024 19:30
    成人论坛 Radio 3