Afternoon on 3 - Chopin and His Influences - Episode 1

Today's Afternoon Performance features highlights from the 2009 Chopin and his Europe Festival, including a rare chance to hear some of Chopin's songs perfomed by tenor Christophe Pregardien. The Orchestra of the 18th Century under Frans Bruggen perform Mendelssohn's complete incidental music for A Midsummer Night's Dream, and there's music from a composer who had a big influence on Chopin - Mozart. The National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra conducted by Jerzy Semkow perform two of his symphonies, and Aimi Kobayashi is soloist in one of his most popular piano concertos. Presented by Jonathan Swain 2pm Mozart: Symphony no.29 in A major, K.201 National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra Jerzy Semkow (conductor) 2.20pm Mozart: Piano Concerto no.20 in D minor, K.466 Aimi Kobayashi (piano) Orchestra of the 18th Century Frans Bruggen (conductor) 3.15pm Mendelssohn: Midsummer Night's Dream - incidental music Annet Lans (soprano) Karin van der Poel (contralto) Netherlands Chamber Chorus Orchestra of the 18th Century Frans Bruggen (conductor) 4pm Chopin: Songs Op.74 Christophe Pregardien (tenor) Andreas Staier (piano) 4.20pm Mozart: Symphony no.41 in C maj, K.551 'Jupiter' National Polish Radio Symphony Orchestra Jerzy Semkow (conductor).