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Gregson set for Radio 3 performances

Major orchestral works by composer Edward Gregson, conducted by Bramwell Tovey are to be featured on Radio 3 next week ahead of a new CD release of his music.

Edward Gregson
 

Major orchestral works by composer Edward Gregson are to be aired on BBC Radio 3 next week.

Afternoon on 3

On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (26th-28th May), BBC Radio 3 will be broadcasting his compositions on their ‘Afternoon on 3’ programmes – all conducted by Bramwell Tovey.

The programme will also provide an early chance to hear the works before they are released a new CD on the Chandos label in July, with the addition of Gregson’s new concerto for flute and ensemble, 'Aztec Dances'.

Details:

Monday 26th May: 4.00pm: 'Dream Song’ — BBC Philharmonic conducted by Bramwell Tovey

Tuesday 27th May: 2.55pm: 'Concerto for Orchestra’ — BBC Philharmonic conducted by Bramwell Tovey

Wednesday 28th May: 2.35pm: 'Horn Concerto’ — Richard Watkins (horn), BBC Philharmonic conducted by Bramwell Tovey

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