BBC Philharmonic: Schumann, Mahler & Mendelssohn

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Mahler’s First Symphony: José Moreira on climbing the mountain

Bachtrack, 3rd March

Principal contrabassist of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra talks about why Mahler’s restless and volatile First Symphony is a highlight of any orchestra season.

Six works inspired by the sea

Danny Riley, 18th October

We look at Peter Grimes and other works inspired by the sea.

Bachtrack top ten: Piano Concertos

Danny Riley, 11th October

We take a look at the ten most popular piano concertos of recent years.

BBC Philharmonic and Juanjo Mena deliver exuberant Mahler

Rohan Shotton, 2nd May

Following his excellent Mahler Fifth and Second with the BBC Philharmonic over the last two seasons, Juanjo Mena turned his attention to the First Symphony, pairing it with Mendelssohn and Schumann at the Bridgewater Hall.

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