Afternoon on 3 - Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra - Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra - Wednesday

There are musical references to war in several of the works in today's programme performed by the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra. There's a symphony by Hindemith that made a statement about artistic freedom in dark times and a poignant musical memorial by Martinu to a Czech village destroyed by the Nazis. Mahler introduces us to a drummer-boy and a sentry-guard - and then, in total contrast, Berlioz dreams of summer nights. The programme ends with Martinu's final symphony, written 'in exile' in the United States - music that alternates dark drama and soaring lyricism. Presented by Katie Derham. Hindemith: Mathis der Maler Symphony Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra Hannu Lintu, conductor 2.30pm Mahler: Der Schildwache Nachtlied Der Tamboursg'sell Juha Uusitalo, baritone Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra Hannu Lintu, conductor 2.45pm Martinu: Memorial to Lidice Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra Hannu Lintu, conductor 2.55pm Berlioz: Les nuits d'été Anne Sofie von Otter, mezzo-soprano Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra Tugan Sokhiev, conductor 3.25pm Martinu: Symphony No.6 (Fantaisies symphoniques) Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra Jakub Hrusa, conductor.