Performance on 3 - 06/10/2008

Catherine Bott presents a performance by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic under its dynamic young principal conductor Vasily Petrenko of Verdi's Requiem, given in Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral as part of the continuing European Capital of Culture 2008 celebrations. Anne Schwanewilms (soprano) Mariana Pentcheva (contralto) Peter Hoare (tenor) Mirco Palazzi (bass) Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir Huddersfield Choral Society Leeds Philharmonic Society Cantata Choir (Metropolitan Cathedral) Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Vasily Petrenko (conductor) Plus Play to the Nation, Radio 3's celebration of amateur orchestras across the UK. Including: Sanjay Guha: Raag Mishra Khamaj London Sitar Ensemble Bizet – Carmen Suite Young Musicians Symphony Orchestra James Blair (conductor) ...and Pianothon, showcasing amateur Pianists throughout the nation: Bach: Courante and Gigue from the French Suite No 5 in G Kate Buchanan