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Radio 3,05 Oct 2019,6 mins

On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring

Experience Classical

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This work reflects Delius' Impressionist style, which is used to conjure up images of a certain scene through music. In this case, the titular cuckoo is represented throughout, with calls in the woodwind section. Composer: Frederick Delius Performers: BBC Concert Orchestra Conductor: Barry Wordsworth Recording date: 21 November 2011

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