In the first of three programmes about the natural world, Mark Radcliffe plays music inspired by birds. With works from Respighi, Vivaldi , Elgar, Sam Lee and The Unthanks.
In the first of a series of three programmes inspired by the natural world, Mark Radcliffe features musical works inspired by birds. Beginning with the Prelude from Respighi's The Birds, Mark's choices include Saint-Saëns's classic The Swan from The Carnival of the Animals, Elgar's quirky piece Owls and Rautavaara's Cantus Arcticus. He'll also bring us contemporary recordings, including Miranda Rutter, Sam Lee and The Unthanks.
Presenter: Mark Radcliffe
Producers: Elizabeth Foster & Ben Collingwood
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Broadcast
- Sun 31 May 202615:00BBC Radio 3
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