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Rachmaninov's engaging virtuosic and witty Paganini Variations continues the spotlight on the work of the Ulster Orchestra today in a programme whcih also features chamber music highlights from the recent Cowbridge Festival. Introduced by Al Ryan. Today, the Ulster Orchestra are joined by Chinese-American pianist Zhang Zuo - aka Zee Zee - for Rachmaninov's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini and two great symphonies: Mahler's epic First Symphony, the "Titan", and by way of contrast Mozart's poised and jewel-like Symphony No 39, with conductor Kristian Salinen. Al also has more highlights from this year's Cowbridge Festival in Wales, including more Mozart - the Horn Quintet played by the Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective with horn player Ben Goldscheider. And there's also more from the Orsino Ensemble with music from Pavel Haas. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Symphony No 39 in E flat major, K543 Ulster Orchestra Kristian Salinen (conductor) Dora Peja膷evi膰 Impromptu for Piano Quartet Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Horn Quintet in E flat major, K. 407 Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective and Ben Goldscheider (horn) Sergey Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Zhang Zuo (piano) Ulster Orchestra Tianyi Lu (conductor) Pavel Haas Wind Quintet, Op. 10 Orsino Ensemble Gustav Mahler Symphony No 1 in D major, "Titan" Ulster Orchestra Eduardo Strausser (conductor) To listen on most smart speakers just say 鈥渁sk 成人快手 Sounds to play Classical Live鈥
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- 1.Symphony No. 39 in Eb MajorSymphony No. 39 in Eb MajorWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- 2.Impromptu for piano quartetImpromptu for piano quartetDora Peja膷evi膰
- 3.Rhapsody on a theme of PaganiniRhapsody on a theme of PaganiniSergey Rachmaninov