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Radio 3,17 Mar 2026,134 mins

Felix Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 3 ‘Scottish’

Radio 3 in Concert

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Royal Northern Sinfonia, conducted by Nil Venditti, join forces with violinist Maria Włoszczowska for a concert of vivid contrasts. The programme begins with «rewind« by Anna Clyne, a propulsive and atmospheric opener. At its centre is Sergei Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto No. 2, full of sharp wit, lyrical beauty and sudden, unpredictable twists. The evening concludes with Felix Mendelssohn’s ‘Scottish’ Symphony, sweeping from misty mystery to windswept grandeur - a journey of spiky brilliance and Romantic atmosphere. Presented by Mark Forrest at The Glasshouse, Gateshead, and recorded on 6th March 2026. Anna Clyne: «rewind« Sergei Prokofiev: Violin Concerto No. 2 Felix Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 ‘Scottish’ Maria Włoszczowska (violin) Royal Northern Sinfonia Nil Venditti (conductor) To listen on most smart speakers, just say 'ask BBC Sounds to play Radio 3 in Concert'.

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  3. 2.
    Violin Concerto No. 2
    Violin Concerto No. 2
    Sergey Prokofiev
  4. 3.
    Fantasia No. 7
    Fantasia No. 7
    Georg Philipp Telemann
  5. 4.
    A Sonata of Scots Tunes
    A Sonata of Scots Tunes
    James Oswald
  6. 5.
    Symphony No. 3, "Scottish"
    Symphony No. 3, "Scottish"
    Felix Mendelssohn
  7. 6.
    Trio in D major for violin, cello and piano Op. 1
    Trio in D major for violin, cello and piano Op. 1
    Erich Wolfgang Korngold
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