February 2005 - Meeting

Programme for Wednesday, February 2nd 2005

Water Music

Presenter: Tony Foster

1. George Frideric Handel (1685-1759): Water Music, HWV 350 (Hornpipe) - London Mozart Players (4:20)
2. Johann Strauss II (1825-1899): On the Beautiful, Blue Danube), Op. 314  - Berlin Philharmonic (3:45)
3. Peter Tchaikovsky (1840-1893): Swan Lake, Op. 20 (Spanish Dance) (2:45)
4. Emile Waldteufel (1837-1915): Les Patineurs - Valse (7:25)
5. Benjamin Britten (1913-1976): Four Sea Interludes from Peter Grimes, Op. 33a (2. Sunday Morning) - London Symphony, cond. Andre Previn (3:15)
6. Jerome Kern (1885-1945): Showboat (Ol' Man River) - Bayer Male Voice Choir
7. Craig Armstrong (1959- ): Weather Storm (3:51)
8. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827): Symphony No. 6 in F major, "Pastoral" (v. Allegretto - Shepherds' song. Joyous thanksgiving after the storm) - Philadelphia Orchestra (6:41)
9. Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921): Carnival of the Animals (7. Aquarium; 13. The Swan) - Czechoslovakia Radio Symphony Orchestra (5:34)
10. Franz Schubert (1797-1828): Quintet for piano, violin, viola, cello, and double bass in A major 'The Trout', D. 667 (7:15)
11. Peter Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake, Op. 20 (Scene) (2:40)
12. Georges Bizet: Les Pêcheurs de perles (Au fond du temple saint) (5:51)
13. Trad.: The Water Is Wide - Charlotte Church (3:08)

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