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Beethoven, Stravinsky and Gerald Barry

The CBSO and Mirga Gražinyte-Tyla explore the theme of political and artistic freedom. Beethoven’s Leonore overture No. 3, written for his rescue opera Fidelio, celebrates the triumph of truth over tyranny in music of radiant beauty, while his Fifth Symphony rewrites the rules for the Classical symphony. In his new work, maverick composer Gerald Barry is inspired by revolutionary events in Canada’s history, also setting the text from Fidelio’s Prisoners’ Chorus; and violinist Leila Josefowicz amps up the drama in the fierce brilliance of Stravinsky’s neo-Classical concerto.

English
  • Originally Aired August 27, 2017
  • Runtime 102 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code b093lvn5
  • Network BBC Four
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Name Type Role
Katie Derham Writer
Allan Clayton Musical Guest
Katie Derham Guest Star
Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla Guest Star
Leila Josefowicz Guest Star
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Guest Star
Pati Marr Director
Ludwig van Beethoven Creator
Igor Stravinsky Creator
Gerald Barry Creator