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International Women's Day

Half an hour of back-to-back classical music composed by women, specially chosen for International Women's Day. Highlights include a jaunty scherzo by Madeleine Dring, music written for a computer game by Jessica Curry, and a poignant song by Liza Lehmann.

Producer: Kevin Satizabal Carrascal

30 minutes

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Fri 8 Mar 2024 19:00
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Music Played

  • Cécile Chaminade

    Trio No.1 in G minor (3rd mvt)

    Ensemble: Neave Trio.
    • A Room Of Her Own.
    • Chandos.
    • 5.

  • Louise Farrenc

    Symphony No. 3 in G minor (4th mvt)

    Orchestra: European Soloists, Luxembourg. Conductor: Christoph Koenig.
    • Farrenc: Symphonies Nos. 2 & 3.
    • Naxos.
    • 4.

  • Jessica Curry

    The Light We Cast (from 'Everybody's Gone to the Rapture' video game soundtrack)

    Lyricist: Dan Pinchbeck. Choir: London Voices. Conductor: Ben Parry.
    • Sony.

  • Madeleine Dring

    Festival Scherzo

    Performer: Martin Roscoe. Ensemble: Guildhall String Ensemble. Conductor: Robert Salter.
    • HYPERION.

  • Francesca Caccini

    Romanesca

    Choir: Cappella di Santa Maria degli Angiolini. Conductor: Gian Luca Lastraioli.
    • BRILLIANT.

  • Liza Lehmann

    If no one ever marries me (The Daisy Chain)

    Performer: Steuart Bedford. Singer: Janice Watson.
    • Collins.

  • Errollyn Wallen

    Chorale

    Orchestra: Orchestra of the Swan. Director: David Le Page.
    • Timelapse.
    • Signum Classics.
    • 1201.

Broadcast

  • Fri 8 Mar 2024 19:00
    ±«Óãtv Radio 3

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