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Nature

The natural world has always been a powerful inspiration to composers. From vast forests and tiny fish to wild storms and epic seascapes, this programme takes us on an evocative journey through some of the best-loved musical responses to our living planet.

59 minutes

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Mon 4 Dec 2023 02:45

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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:01

    The London Symphony Orchestra

    Vivaldi, The Four Seasons - Primavera 3 Allegro

  • 00:06

    Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Fritz Reiner

    The Hebrides, Op. 26 "Fingal's Cave": Overture (Remastered)

  • 00:06

    London Festival Orchestra, Ross Pople

    The Hebrides Overture, Op. 26 "Fingal's Cave"

  • 00:09

    Ralph Vaughan Williams

    The Lark Ascending

    Performer: Nicola Benedetti. Orchestra: London Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Andrew Litton.
  • 00:39

    Brt Philharmonic Orchestra: Rahbari

    Claude Debussy: La Mer: De L'aube + Midi Sur La Mer

  • 00:41

    Maurice Ravel

    Daphnis Et Chloe Suite No 2: I Lever Du Jour

  • 00:41

    Haitink

    Ravel: Daphnis Et Chloe, 3. Lever Du Jour

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Ian Michael Jones
Executive Producer Fran Kemp

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