Carbon-neutral orchestras Beethoven's deafness Sofia Gubaidulina
b"Welcome to the March 2020 edition of the BBC Music Magazine Podcast! This month we discuss the news that the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment will only travel by train (rather than plane) on its upcoming tour, as part of its commitment to becoming carbon neutral. We also look at new research which uncovers the fact that Beethoven may not, in fact, have been completely deaf when his final symphony was premiered.\\xa0\\nAlso this episode, we explore the genius of Polish composer Gra\\u017cyna Bacewicz and hear one of her stunning string quartets. Another iconic Eastern European composer is also celebrated this month: Sofia Gubaidulina, who is featured in this month\\u2019s issue having recently been awarded the prestigious RPS Gold Medal.\\nAs always, we\\u2019ve each brought along our favourite new musical discoveries this month, including chamber works by Lili Boulanger, piano miniatures by Kancheli and new orchestral works by Lithuanian composer Raminta \\u0160erk\\u0161nyt\\u0117.\\xa0\\nThis episode is presented by managing editor Rebecca Franks, who is joined by editorial assistant Freya Parr and deputy editor Jeremy Pound. It was produced by Ben Youatt and Jack Bateman.\\nNews:\\nMolto Vivace from Beethoven's Symphony No. 9\\nMinnesota Orchestra/Osmo V\\xe4nsk\\xe4\\nBIS BISSACD1616\\n\\nThe Magazine:\\nVivo from Bacewicz's String Quartet No. 3\\nLutos\\u0142awski Quartet\\nNaxos 8572806\\nSofia Gubaidulina: Chaconne\\nAnna Vinnitskaya (piano)\\xa0\\nAmbroisie AM177\\n\\nFirst Listen:\\nRebecca's choice:\\nDemain fera un an (Tomorrow it will be a year)\\nClairi\\xe8res: Songs by Lili and Nadia Boulanger\\nNicholas Phan (tenor), Myra Huang (piano)\\nAvie AV2414\\nJeremy's choice:\\nExtraordinary Exhibition \\nKancheli: 33 Miniatures\\nGeorge Vatchnadze (piano), Suren Bagratuni (cello)\\nPiano Classics PCL10198\\nFreya's choice:\\nSongs of Sunset and Dawn: III. Morning. Eternal Morning\\nWorks by Raminta \\u0160erk\\u0161nyt\\u0117 \\nLithuanian National Symphony Orchestra/Mirga Gra\\u017einyt\\u0117-Tyla\\nDeutsche Grammophon 4837761\\n\\n\\n\\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"