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The Budapest Festival Orchestra plays Beethoven at the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms

Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond, including Beethoven’s 7th Symphony played at the Proms by Ivan Fischer and the Budapest Festival Orchestra.

Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances by ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ orchestras, choirs, ensembles and other great performing groups from Europe and around the globe.

Throughout the summer season we’ll be offering another chance to hear some of the best music-making at this year’s ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms. Today’s highlights include the Budapest Festival Orchestra and conductor Ivan Fischer performing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7, and Hannu Lintu conducting the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in Mahler’s Das Klagende Lied.

Plus we shine a light on the former Radio 3 New Generation Artists performing this week at the Proms. Today, pianist Beatrice Rana plays Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto No. 1 in Paris.

From the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms in London:
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 7 in A major
Budapest Festival Orchestra
Ivan Fischer (conductor)

Gustav Mahler
Das Klagende Lied (Original 1880 version)
Natalya Romaniw (soprano)
Jennifer Johnston (mezzo)
Russell Thomas (tenor)
James Newby (baritone)
Constanza Chorus
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra
Hannu Lintu (conductor)

Plus:
Felix Mendelssohn
Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor
French National Orchestra
Cristian Măcelaru (conductor)

To listen to this programme (using most smart speakers) just say "Ask ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Sounds to play Classical Live".

Release date:

2 hours, 56 minutes

Broadcast

  • Fri 8 Aug 2025 13:00