Sky Arts is to air three-part series Musical Masterpieces fronted by musician and presenter Myleene Klass and leading British composer Errollyn Wallen CBE.
Viewers can join the musical duo as they uncover the ways in which three of our favourite classical pieces work their magic.
Myleene Klass:
“Some melodies feel like they’ve been with us forever, like part of the furniture, so it’s easy to forget what their origins are, the stories behind them, why the composers were compelled to write them. I’ve loved working on this series, discovering and rediscovering with Errollyn. I’m certain even those familiar with these pieces will discover something new and those just coming to classical music will be enthralled by the stories, and in some cases, the science behind them.”
Teaming up with leading orchestras from around the UK, Myleene and Errollyn present brand new performances of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons performed by Sinfonia Cymru, Bizet’s Carmen performed by Opera North and Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra. They’ll also reveal the iconic composers’ secrets and techniques as they delve into the stories behind the scores.
Along the way they’ll be joined by some famous faces including Alan Titchmarsh, Simon Callow and Nicky Spence who share their own passion and insights on each of these masterpieces.
Phil Edgar-Jones, Director of Sky Arts, commented ‘Musical Masterpieces is a perfect Sky Arts show for aficionados and novices alike – if you love the pieces Myleene and Errollyn are diving into you’re sure to find something new and interesting; if you’re less familiar with this beautiful music it’s the perfect voyage of discovery into some truly magical worlds.’
Errollyn Wallen:
“Making this series was a joy from start to finish. Myleene and I relished the journey into re-discovering these great works and I can’t wait to share our many insights with the viewers.”
The series begins later this month on Sky Arts.
