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Work: Serenade to Music

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ComposerVaughan Williams, Ralph (1872-1958)
PeriodEarly 20th century
Work typeOrchestral
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LondonRelaxed Prom

BBC Proms
Vaughan Williams, Radiohead, Monk, Ellington
Fantasia Orchestra; Tom Fetherstonhaugh; BBC Singers

LondonEvelyn Glennie and the Fantasia Orchestra

BBC Proms
Shaw, Werner, Vaughan Williams, Radiohead, Coltrane, Dvořák, Ellington, Feldman, Monk, Ho, Sheppard
Fantasia Orchestra; Tom Fetherstonhaugh; Dame Evelyn Glennie; BBC Singers
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Virtuosic Malcolm Arnold from Sakari Oramo and the BBCSO

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Sakari Oramo continues to champion rare English repertoire, conducting Doreen Carwithen and Malcolm Arnold at the Barbican. 
****1
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Serenades and larks ascending: Vaughan Williams at Temple Church

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Four excellent soloists played a major part in the evening’s success, marking the 50th anniversary of the Collegium Musicum of London. 
***11
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Prom 35: Martyn Brabbins celebrates 60th birthday in style

A fascinating new companion piece to Elgar's Enigma Variations, from 14 contemporary composers, in celebration of Martyn Brabbins' 60th birthday, performed with enthusiasm by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
****1
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