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Concerto at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms: Mark Simpson Plays Nielsen

Former ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Young Musician winner Mark Simpson is the soloist in the Clarinet Concerto by Carl Nielsen, followed by the world premiere of Hugh Wood's Epithalamion.

Former ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Young Musician winner Mark Simpson is the soloist in the fiendishly virtuosic Clarinet Concerto by Carl Nielsen, with proms favourite Sir Andrew Davis conducting the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra. The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus have a chance to shine in the world premiere of Hugh Wood's Epithalamion, a song of joy celebrating married love. Presented by Tom Service.

1 hour

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Tom Service
Producer Peter Jones
Director John Williams
Musician Mark Simpson
Orchestra ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Andrew Davis
Choir ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus

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