About themes from Meteorology and Astronomy in music.
With as connecting thread the life and works of the great 18th-century astronomer, musician and composer Sir William Herschel.
Episode 95.
1. Tchaikovsky/arr. Alexander Gauk.
The seasons, opus 37b:I, January: At the fireside Detroit Symphony Orchestra conducted by Neeme Järvi.
2. Michael Collgrass.
Snow Walker for Organ and Orchestra.
Grant Park Orchestra conducted by Carlos Kalmar.
3. Kevin Kendle. “January Sunrise” & “Snowfall”. Realisation, Kevin Kendle.
4. Sir William Herschel. Symphony no. 8, in C minor. London Mozart Players conducted by Matthias Bamert.
