Performance on 3 - 17/10/2008

Violinist and conductor Thomas Zehetmair and the Northern Sinfonia begin their Beethoven symphonic cycle in a concert given in early October 2008 at the Sage, Gateshead. Presented by Tom Service. Northern Sinfonia Thomas Zehetmair (conductor/violin) Beethoven: Egmont Overture; Symphony No 1; Violin Concerto in D Followed by Play to the Nation, BBC Radio 3's celebration of amateur orchestras across the UK: Grieg: Piano Concerto Ian Buckle (piano) Stockport Symphony Orchestra Edward Warren (conductor) Rimsky-Korsakov: Scherazade; third movement Studio Symphony Orchestra David Openshaw (conductor) ...and pianothon, showcasing amateur orchestras across the nation: Brahms: Intermezzo in A major (from 6 pieces for piano, op. 118) Glenys Wilks (piano)