Channel: Philharmonia Orchestra (London, UK)

Category: Music

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Description: Sir John Eliot Gardiner leads the Philharmonia through one of the best-loved pieces of orchestral music ever written, in this extract from our streamed concert recorded at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Take five minutes out of your day to let the lush sound of the Philharmonia wash over you – and if you'd like to hear more, head to our website to buy access to the full concert, which also features music by Tippett and Britten: philharmonia.co.uk/whats-on/streamed-from-southbank-centre-tippett-britten-elgar