Celebrating Simon Rattle [Afternoon Concert]

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20141222

As a prelude to Radio 3's 'Celebrating Simon Rattle' festivities next year, Afternoon on 3 this week offers a chance to hear the conductor's recent cycle of the complete Schumann and Brahms symphonies. Sir Simon Rattle conducts here music which has formed the backbone of this legendary orchestra's repertoire for over a century, not least under Rattle's predecessors, Wilhelm Furtwangler and Herbert von Karajan.

Also this week, a rare chance to hear Jean Philippe Rameau's Zais recorded in the historic Hospices de Beaune at the heart of Burgundy, a day's walk from the composer's birthplace in Dijon.

Zais is best known for its overture, a powerful orchestral portrayal of Chaos and the creation of the universe. Written in 1748 it is an adaptation of Richardson's novel Pamela re-imagined in a mythological world of enchanted spirits and fantastical creatures.

Presented by Jonathan Swain

Schumann Symphony No. 1 in B flat, op. 38 ('Spring')

Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor, op. 68

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Sir Simon Rattle (conductor)

[Schumann and Brahms cycle continues tomorrow afternoon]

3.15pm

Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) - Zas, ballet h退roque in one prologue and four acts

Prologue and Act I

Zas..... Julian Pregardien (tenor)

Z退lide..... Marie Arnet (soprano)

Oramas耀s..... Konstantin Wolff (baritone)

Cindor..... Benot Arnould (bass)

Grande Prꀀtresse de l'Amour..... Amel Brahim Djelloul (soprano)

L'Amour..... Hasnaa Bennani (soprano)

Un Sylphe..... Zachary Wilder (countertenor)

Namur Chamber Chorus

Les Talens Lyriques

Christophe Rousset (conductor)

[Recorded at the Cour des Hospices during the 2014 Beaune Festival]

continued at c. 3.20pm tomorrow.

The Berlin Philharmonic under Simon Rattle in Brahms and Schumann's First Symphonies.

20141223

As a prelude to Radio 3's 'Celebrating Simon Rattle' festivities next year, Afternoon on 3 this week offers a a chance to hear his recent cycle of the complete Schumann and Brahms symphonies. Today Sir Simon Rattle conducts their second symphonies.

Also this week, a rare chance to hear Jean Philippe Rameau's Zais from the Beaune Festival.

Presented by Jonathan Swain

Schumann Symphony No. 2 in C, op. 61

Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D, op. 73

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Sir Simon Rattle (conductor)

[Schumann and Brahms cycle continues tomorrow afternoon]

3.15pm

Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) - Zas, ballet h退roque in one prologue and four acts

Today: Act II

Zas..... Julian Pregardien (tenor)

Z退lide..... Marie Arnet (soprano)

Oramas耀s..... Konstantin Wolff (baritone)

Cindor..... Benot Arnould (bass)

Grande Prꀀtresse de l'Amour..... Amel Brahim Djelloul (soprano)

L'Amour..... Hasnaa Bennani (soprano)

Un Sylphe..... Zachary Wilder (countertenor)

Namur Chamber Chorus

Les Talens Lyriques

Christophe Rousset (conductor)

[Recorded at the Cour des Hospices during the 2014 Beaune Festival]

continued at c. 3.10pm Friday afternoon.

The Berlin Philharmonic under Simon Rattle in Brahms and Schumann's Second Symphonies.

20141224

As a prelude to Radio 3's 'Celebrating SimonRattle' festivities next year, Afternoon on 3 this week offers a chance to hear his recent cycle of the complete Schumann and Brahms symphonies. Today Sir Simon Rattle conducts the composers' third symphonies.

Presented by Katie Derham

Schumann Symphony No. 3 in E flat, op. 97

Brahms Symphony No. 3 in F, op. 90

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Sir Simon Rattle (conductor)

[Schumann and Brahms cycle continues on Friday afternoon].

Simon Rattle leads the Berlin Philharmonic in the Third Symphonies of Brahms and Schumann.

20141226

Concluding this week's prelude to Radio 3's 'Celebrating Simon Rattle' festivities next year, today Sir Simon conducts the Berlin Philharmonic in the Fourth Symphonies by Schumann and Brahms.

That's followed by the last two acts of Jean Philippe Rameau's Zais from the Beaune Festival.

Presented by Katie Derham

Schumann Symphony No. 4 in D minor, op. 120 (1841 version)

Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E minor, op. 98

Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Sir Simon Rattle (conductor)

3.05pm

Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) - Zas, ballet h退roque in one prologue and four acts

Today: Acts III and IV

Zas..... Julian Pregardien (tenor)

Z退lide..... Marie Arnet (soprano)

Oramas耀s..... Konstantin Wolff (baritone)

Cindor..... Benot Arnould (bass)

Grande Prꀀtresse de l'Amour..... Amel Brahim Djelloul (soprano)

L'Amour..... Hasnaa Bennani (soprano)

Un Sylphe..... Zachary Wilder (countertenor)

Namur Chamber Chorus

Les Talens Lyriques

Christophe Rousset (conductor)

[Recorded at the Cour des Hospices during the 2014 Beaune Festival].

Simon Rattle leads the Berlin Philharmonic in the fourth symphonies of Schumann and Brahms

Episodes

Episode	First Broadcast	Comments
01	20141222	As a prelude to Radio 3's 'Celebrating Simon Rattle' festivities next year, Afternoon on 3 this week offers a chance to hear the conductor's recent cycle of the complete Schumann and Brahms symphonies. Sir Simon Rattle conducts here music which has formed the backbone of this legendary orchestra's repertoire for over a century, not least under Rattle's predecessors, Wilhelm Furtwangler and Herbert von Karajan. Also this week, a rare chance to hear Jean Philippe Rameau's Zais recorded in the historic Hospices de Beaune at the heart of Burgundy, a day's walk from the composer's birthplace in Dijon. Zais is best known for its overture, a powerful orchestral portrayal of Chaos and the creation of the universe. Written in 1748 it is an adaptation of Richardson's novel Pamela re-imagined in a mythological world of enchanted spirits and fantastical creatures. Presented by Jonathan Swain Schumann Symphony No. 1 in B flat, op. 38 ('Spring') Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor, op. 68 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Sir Simon Rattle (conductor) [Schumann and Brahms cycle continues tomorrow afternoon] 3.15pm Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) - Zas, ballet h退roque in one prologue and four acts Prologue and Act I Zas..... Julian Pregardien (tenor) Z退lide..... Marie Arnet (soprano) Oramas耀s..... Konstantin Wolff (baritone) Cindor..... Benot Arnould (bass) Grande Prꀀtresse de l'Amour..... Amel Brahim Djelloul (soprano) L'Amour..... Hasnaa Bennani (soprano) Un Sylphe..... Zachary Wilder (countertenor) Namur Chamber Chorus Les Talens Lyriques Christophe Rousset (conductor) [Recorded at the Cour des Hospices during the 2014 Beaune Festival] continued at c. 3.20pm tomorrow. The Berlin Philharmonic under Simon Rattle in Brahms and Schumann's First Symphonies.
02	20141223	As a prelude to Radio 3's 'Celebrating Simon Rattle' festivities next year, Afternoon on 3 this week offers a a chance to hear his recent cycle of the complete Schumann and Brahms symphonies. Today Sir Simon Rattle conducts their second symphonies. Also this week, a rare chance to hear Jean Philippe Rameau's Zais from the Beaune Festival. Presented by Jonathan Swain Schumann Symphony No. 2 in C, op. 61 Brahms Symphony No. 2 in D, op. 73 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Sir Simon Rattle (conductor) [Schumann and Brahms cycle continues tomorrow afternoon] 3.15pm Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) - Zas, ballet h退roque in one prologue and four acts Today: Act II Zas..... Julian Pregardien (tenor) Z退lide..... Marie Arnet (soprano) Oramas耀s..... Konstantin Wolff (baritone) Cindor..... Benot Arnould (bass) Grande Prꀀtresse de l'Amour..... Amel Brahim Djelloul (soprano) L'Amour..... Hasnaa Bennani (soprano) Un Sylphe..... Zachary Wilder (countertenor) Namur Chamber Chorus Les Talens Lyriques Christophe Rousset (conductor) [Recorded at the Cour des Hospices during the 2014 Beaune Festival] continued at c. 3.10pm Friday afternoon. The Berlin Philharmonic under Simon Rattle in Brahms and Schumann's Second Symphonies.
03	20141224	As a prelude to Radio 3's 'Celebrating SimonRattle' festivities next year, Afternoon on 3 this week offers a chance to hear his recent cycle of the complete Schumann and Brahms symphonies. Today Sir Simon Rattle conducts the composers' third symphonies. Presented by Katie Derham Schumann Symphony No. 3 in E flat, op. 97 Brahms Symphony No. 3 in F, op. 90 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Sir Simon Rattle (conductor) [Schumann and Brahms cycle continues on Friday afternoon]. Simon Rattle leads the Berlin Philharmonic in the Third Symphonies of Brahms and Schumann.
04	20141226	Concluding this week's prelude to Radio 3's 'Celebrating Simon Rattle' festivities next year, today Sir Simon conducts the Berlin Philharmonic in the Fourth Symphonies by Schumann and Brahms. That's followed by the last two acts of Jean Philippe Rameau's Zais from the Beaune Festival. Presented by Katie Derham Schumann Symphony No. 4 in D minor, op. 120 (1841 version) Brahms Symphony No. 4 in E minor, op. 98 Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Sir Simon Rattle (conductor) 3.05pm Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683-1764) - Zas, ballet h退roque in one prologue and four acts Today: Acts III and IV Zas..... Julian Pregardien (tenor) Z退lide..... Marie Arnet (soprano) Oramas耀s..... Konstantin Wolff (baritone) Cindor..... Benot Arnould (bass) Grande Prꀀtresse de l'Amour..... Amel Brahim Djelloul (soprano) L'Amour..... Hasnaa Bennani (soprano) Un Sylphe..... Zachary Wilder (countertenor) Namur Chamber Chorus Les Talens Lyriques Christophe Rousset (conductor) [Recorded at the Cour des Hospices during the 2014 Beaune Festival]. Simon Rattle leads the Berlin Philharmonic in the fourth symphonies of Schumann and Brahms