BBC Concert Orchestra perform Malcolm Arnold's ballet, Sweeney Todd

Linton Stephens presents an afternoon of exceptional music-making with highlights from the BBC Concerto Orchestra. Opening the programme is The Walk to the Paradise Garden by Frederick Delius, a luminous orchestral interlude from A Village Romeo and Juliet. This is followed by Malcolm Arnold's darkly comic, vivid, and energetic ballet Sweeney Todd.

From LSO St Luke’s, pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips is joined by soprano Sophie Bevan and violinist Malin Broman, continuing his profile week there with friends.
Ensemble Molière, the BBC Radio 3 New Generation Baroque Ensemble, also features, performing works by Jean-Philippe Rameau and Jean-Fery Rebel with their distinctive flair for French Baroque style.

Frederick Delius
The Walk to the Paradise Gardens
BBC Concert Orchestra
Martin Yates (conductor)

Jean-Philippe Rameau
Les Indes Galantes (from ‘Les Fleurs Suites)
Ensemble Moliere

Nadia Boulanger
Soleils couchants
Sophie Bevan (soprano)
Malin Broman (violin)
Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano)

Lili Boulanger
Le retour
Sophie Bevan (soprano)
Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano)

Malcolm Arnold
Sweeney Todd ballet
BBC Concert Orchestra
Martin Yates (conductor)

Jean-Fery Rebel
Les Plaisirs Champetres
Ensemble Moliere

Gabriel Fauré
Les berceaux
Sophie Bevan (soprano)
Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano)

Gabriel Fauré
Mandoline
Sophie Bevan (soprano)
Simon Crawford-Phillips (piano)

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