Ten Pieces Ambassadors [Saturday Classics]

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Alison Balsom20141004Today, a programme from another of the 'Ten Pieces' Ambassadors - trumpeter Alison Balsom shares some of the music and musicians that continue to inspire her, including Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No.5, Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No.2, Strauss's Alpine Symphony, and recordings by trumpeter Maurice Andr退 and pianist Krystian Zimerman.

Revised repeat.

Trumpeter Alison Balsom shares favourite music, including Bach, Shostakovich and Strauss.

A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes

Ten Pieces, Laura Mvula20140927Singer Laura Mvula chooses favourite music that has helped shape her life and career.

A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes

Ten Pieces: Catrin Finch20141011Former Royal Harpist to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, Catrin Finch lives in Cardiff and has spent this summer touring the UK and Europe with Senegalese kora player Seckou Keita. Catrin is also an ambassador for the BBC initiative Ten Pieces which aims to open up the world of classical music to children.

Today Catrin presents her own selection of favourite pieces that have shaped her life and career - including Bach's Goldberg Variations, Ravel's Daphnis and Chloe, and music by Welsh composer William Mathias.

Harpist and BBC Ten Pieces Ambassador Catrin Finch chooses some of her favourite music.

A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes