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Beethoven’s Second Symphony

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ilan Volkov, perform Beethoven's Second Symphony and Ah! Perfido, with soprano Lucy Crowe, and a world premiere by George Lewis.

The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra returns for their second Prom of the season under the baton of Principal Guest Conductor Ilan Volkov, with a programme that collides the old with the new.

A cutting-edge world premiere from contemporary American composer George Lewis, which blends a conventional symphony orchestra with innovative electronics, is paired with two dynamic works by Beethoven: the dramatic concert aria Ah! Perfido, sung by renowned soprano Lucy Crowe, and his hopeful Second Symphony.

Presenter Jess Gillam is joined by special guests Sheila Hancock and Kate Romano.

1 hour, 37 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Jess Gillam
Interviewed Guest Sheila Hancock
Interviewed Guest Kate Romano
Orchestra ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Ilan Volkov
Singer Lucy Crowe
Producer Cat Dixon
Director John Kirby

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