Afternoon on 3 - Norway and Sweden - Episode 1

Penny Gore presents works focusing on the musical life of Norway and Sweden, featuring ensembles from the southern Norwegian city of Stavanger, one of the two European Capitals of Culture in 2008, as well as orchestras from both Norway and Sweden, which had a significant presence at the 2008 BBC Proms. There is also a celebration of Norwegian composer Geirr Tveitt. Stenhammar: Tranquillo e soave (Late Summer Nights, Op 33) Magnus Svensson (piano) Schubert: Scherzo (Octet) Stavanger International Chamber Music Festival Ensemble Strauss: Alpine Symphony Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra Gustavo Dudamel (conductor) Grieg: Selection of songs Miah Persson (soprano) Matti Hirvonen (piano) Geirr Tveitt: Piano Concerto No 1 Havard Gimse (piano) Stavanger Symphony Orchestra Ole Kristian Ruud (conductor) Mozart: Selection of songs Miah Persson (soprano) Matti Hirvonen (piano) Sibelius: Kullervo Lilli Paasikivi (mezzo-soprano) Jorma Hynninen (baritone) Oslo Philharmonic Chorus Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra Jukka-Pekka Saraste (conductor).