Presenter:Christopher Coleman 高爾文
Start your weekends off weird, with The Classical and The Curious, Radio 4’s latest show from Christopher Coleman, composer, music doctor, and self-certified genius!
With segments such as the Random Karajan Generator, Weird Instrument of the Week, the Intermittent Music Quiz, and Composer of the Month, you never know what you might wake up to—but whatever it is, it will definitely be fine music!
Presenter:Christopher Coleman 高爾文
Random Karajan Generator
Which Requiem Wins in a Fight?
25/11/2023 - Which Requiem Wins in a Fight? Berlioz vs Verdi
The Day of Wrath is finally here, and facing off in the final requiem fight are two of the biggest requiems ever composed. They span the Romantic Period, and show the two composers at opposite sides of their careers. Berlioz is in the full flower of his youthful energy, drawing on his fifth--opus, that is--to blast his opponent. But Verdi responds with experience and wisdom, and may prove that 16 timpani are no match for one bass drum! After half a year and 22 previous bouts, it's the final match of Which Requiem Wins in a Fight? In the end, there can be only one, and YOU get to decide which one!