In this second episode, host Davina Clarke takes us on a journey through the classical and romantic periods. She discusses the evolution of the orchestra and its instruments, the development of classical opera and also touches on Shostakovich and his early life as a film composer in Russia.
Musical performances include:
Gluck, 'Dance of the Blessed Spirits'
Massenet, 'Meditation' from Thais
Shostakovich, 'Romance' from The Gadfly
Series 2, Episode 7: Album Review, The English Concert and I Fagiolini
Series 2, Episode 6: Featuring Nutritionist and Soprano, Rhiannon Lambert
Series 2, Episode 5: Featuring Guest Lizzie Ball
Series 2, Episode 4: Featuring Guest Benjamin Appl
Series 2, Episode 3: Featuring Guest Ollie Locke
Series 2, Episode 2: Featuring Guest Jane Gordon
Series 2, Episode 1: Featuring Guest Mary Bevan
Episode 10: Featuring Guest Sir John Eliot Gardiner
Episode 9: Featuring Guest Harry Christophers
Episode 8: Featuring Guest Rachel Podger
Episode 7: Featuring Mezzo-Soprano Katie Bray
Episode 6: Featuring Antoine Tamestit
Episode 5: Birdsong, Biber and Beethoven
Episode 4: Featuring Guest Jonathan Howard from The King's Singers
Episode 3: Featuring Guest Kristian Bezuidenhout
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