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Rachmaninov and Ravel

Adam Hickox conducts the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra in Rachmaninov's Symphonic Dances. Elisabeth Brauss joins them for Ravel's Piano Concerto in G.

Lush melody, infectious rhythm and Technicolour sound combine in Rachmaninov's last work, his 'Symphonic Dances'. His personal fusion of Russian heartfelt melody and bright American orchestration inspires music with immediate appeal, warmth and energy.

Elisabeth Brauss returns to the BBC Philharmonic for Ravel's Piano Concerto in G. Daring, unexpected jazz rhythms and French warmth are showcased in a work inspired by Mozartian spirit and clarity.

Camille Pépin, whose piece 'Les Eaux célestes' (Celestial Waters) opens the programme, describes her music as 'at the crossroads of French Impressionism and American contemporary music'. Japanese folklore inspires a tale woven in translucent music which draws us in from the very beginning.

Recorded at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall on 7 February, presented by Tom McKinney.

Camille Pépin: Les Eaux célestes
Ravel: Piano Concerto in G

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Rachmaninov: Symphonic Dances

Elisabeth Brauss (piano)
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Adam Hickox (conductor)

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Tue 24 Feb 202619:30
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Music Played

  • Camille Pépin

    Les eaux celeste

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Adam Hickox.

  • Maurice Ravel

    Piano Concerto in G

    Performer: Elisabeth Brauss. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Adam Hickox.

  • Jonny Greenwood

    House of Woodcock - Phantom Thread

    Performer: Elisabeth Brauss. Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Adam Hickox.

  • Jean Françaix

    Musique pour faire plaisir' (après Francis Poulenc)

    Ensemble: Winds of the Orchestre de Chambre de Lausanne. Conductor: Nicolas Chalvin.

  • Sergey Rachmaninov

    Symphonic Dances

    Orchestra: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Adam Hickox.

  • Jake Heggie

    Camille Claudel: Into the Fire

    Singer: Joyce DiDonato. Ensemble: Brentano String Quartet.
    • Into the Fire (Live at Wigmore Hall).
    • Warner Classics.
    • 10-17.

Broadcast

  • Tue 24 Feb 202619:30
    BBC Radio 3