Rana Mitter introduces an anthology of unexpected readings from the letters and autobiography of the English composer Michael Tippett, with guests Ivan Hewett and Oliver Soden.
Legendary American pianist Peter Serkin makes his Proms debut with Oliver Knussen and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra in Stravinsky’s Concerto for piano and wind instruments. Henze’s Barcarola opens the first of this season’s concerts focusing on the music of Michael Tippett as Knussen conducts Tippett’s Symphony No. 2.
Legendary American pianist Peter Serkin makes his Proms debut with Oliver Knussen and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra in Stravinsky’s Concerto for piano and wind instruments. Henze’s Barcarola opens the first of this season’s concerts focusing on the music of Michael Tippett as Knussen conducts Tippett’s Symphony No. 2.