Performance on 3 - BBC NOW - Mathias, Schumann, Mahler

Presented by Petroc Trelawny The BBC National Orchestra of Wales and its esteemed Conductor Laureate, Tadaaki Otaka, perform a diverse programme at the Swansea Festival. William Mathias's overture demonstrates his rhythmic, highly-engaging style, and marks the end of celebrations of the 75th anniversary year for this important Welsh composer. The acclaimed pianist Llyr Williams performs Schumann's Piano Concerto, and the concert is completed with Mahler's highly innovative first Symphony, introducing external elements like peasant dance music, 'Frere Jacques', and references to his own songs, culminating in a rousing, triumphant finale. Mathias: Dance Overture Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor Mahler: Symphony No. 1 in D Llyr Williams (piano) BBC National Orchestra of Wales conductor Tadaaki Otaka Followed by a focus on amateur music-making, with a performance from Making Music's 'Adopt-a-Composer' scheme, which pairs up composers and amateur music organisations across the country, and additionally, recordings from some of the UK's best amateur choruses and chamber choirs.