Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Fri, 29th May 2009 - Part 1 | 20090529 | Presented by Catherine Bott. A concert from St Paul's Church, Knightsbridge in London, which juxtaposes the music of Mendelssohn and Bach, exploring how one influenced the other. The BBC Singers under chief conductor David Hill perform motets by Bach which are considered to be among his greatest choral masterpieces, as well as two by Mendelssohn which explore similar styles and techniques. Stephen Farr (organ) Peter McCarthy (basso di viola) David Hill (conductor) Bach: Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229 Mendelssohn: Mitten wir im Leben sind, Op 23, No 3; Sonata No 6 in D minor, Op 65, No 6 Bach: Furchte dich nicht, BWV 228. Choral and organ music by Mendelssohn and the composer he most admired - Bach. Performance on 3 has been replaced by Radio 3 Live in Concert. |
| 02 | Fri, 29th May 2009 - Part 2 | 20090529 | Presented by Catherine Bott. The BBC Singers concert featuring choral and organ music by Mendelssohn and Bach concludes with organist Stephen Farr in two of the former's most 'Bachian' works. Stephen Farr (organ) Peter McCarthy (basso di viola) David Hill (conductor) Mendelssohn: Aus Tiefer not, Op 23, No 1; Mendelssohn, compl Albrecht: Fantasia and Fugue in G minor Bach: Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227. BBC Singers perform Mendelssohn: Aus Tiefer not; Fantasia and Fugue in G minor. Performance on 3 has been replaced by Radio 3 Live in Concert. |