ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms Calendar
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Sat 1 Sep 2012
- 16:00Royal Albert Hall
The first of two Bach recitals by charismatic American organ virtuoso Cameron Carpenter.
The first of two Bach recitals by charismatic American organ virtuoso Cameron Carpenter.
Programme
- Toccata and Fugue in F major(8 mins)
- Partita No. 3 in E major for solo violin, BWV 1006 – excerpt (arr. C. Carpenter)(8 mins)
- Prelude and Fugue in A major(6 mins)
- Chorale Prelude 'Nun freut euch, lieben Christen', (arr. Busoni/C. Carpenter)(3 mins)
- Improvisation on B–A–C–H(12 mins)
- 'Evolutionary' Toccata in D minor, BWV 565 (after Henry Wood and Busoni, arr. C. Carpenter)(11 mins)
Performers
- Cameron Carpenterorgan
Composers
- 17:45Royal College of Music
John Deathridge explores the personal writing of Mendelssohn, including letters, diaries, autobiography and reviews.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
In the first of its two concerts this season the Leipzig Gewandhaus pays tribute to the composer-conductor who, from the mid-1830s, cemented its high reputation from the podium.
In the first of its two concerts this season the Leipzig Gewandhaus pays tribute to the composer-conductor who, from the mid-1830s, cemented its high reputation from the podium.
Programme
- Overture 'Ruy Blas'(8 mins)
- Violin Concerto in E minor(27 mins)
- interval
- Overture 'The Fair Melusine'(10 mins)
- Symphony No. 5 in D major, 'Reformation'(27 mins)
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream – incidental music(5 mins)Wedding March (Encore)
Performers
- Nikolaj Znaiderviolin
- Riccardo Chaillyconductor
Composers
Part ofProms 2012 - 22:00Royal Albert Hall
Informal post-Prom music and poetry from emerging young talent.
Sun 2 Sep 2012
- 13:00Royal College of Music
A rare opportunity to sing extracts from Adams’s Nixon in China, with Mary King, before Wednesday’s performance of the opera. Suitable for enthusiastic amateurs aged 16-plus.
- 16:00Royal Albert Hall
Flamboyant organist Cameron Carpenter’s second concert this weekend playing J. S. Bach, both unalloyed and as the basis for improvisation.
Flamboyant organist Cameron Carpenter’s second concert this weekend playing J. S. Bach, both unalloyed and as the basis for improvisation.
Programme
- Improvisation on the Bourée from Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009(8 mins)
- Fantasia in G minor, BWV 542(8 mins)
- The Well-Tempered Clavier Book I – Prelude and Fugue No. 15 in G major, BWV 860(5 mins)
- Syncretic Prelude and Fugue in D major (arr. C. Carpenter)(30 mins)
Performers
- Cameron Carpenterorgan
- 17:45Royal College of Music
A musical introduction to Mahler’s Sixth Symphony with members of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and Stephen Johnson.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Mahler's Sixth Symphony - music of exceptional range and power, whose fateful hammer-blows seem to portend the crises in Mahler’s own life and the wider world.
Mahler's Sixth Symphony - music of exceptional range and power, whose fateful hammer-blows seem to portend the crises in Mahler’s own life and the wider world.
Programme
- Et exspecto resurrectionem mortuorum(31 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 6 in A minor(85 mins)
Performers
- Riccardo Chaillyconductor
Composers
Part ofProms 2012
Mon 3 Sep 2012
- 13:00Cadogan Hall
French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard continues the Proms’ Debussy-anniversary celebration with Book 2 of the dreamlike Préludes, plus rarer works.
French pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard continues the Proms’ Debussy-anniversary celebration with Book 2 of the dreamlike Préludes, plus rarer works.
Programme
- Les soirs illuminés par l’ardeur du charbon(3 mins)
- ɱôé²µ¾±±ð(2 mins)
- Masques(5 mins)
- Préludes, Book 2(38 mins)
Performers
Composers
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Mariella Frostrup is joined by Sir Tim Rice to explore the regular favourites of guests’ book choices on Desert Island Discs.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Marking 70 years of Desert Island Discs, Kirsty Young introduces former castaways from the programme and their musical choices.
Marking 70 years of Desert Island Discs, Kirsty Young introduces former castaways from the programme and their musical choices.
Programme
- By the Sleepy Lagoon(4 mins)
- Romeo and Juliet – Dance of the Knights(5 mins)
- Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 (orch. Henry Wood)(9 mins)
- Cello Concerto in E minor - I. Adagio - Moderato(8 mins)
- The Song of Hiawatha, No 2 'The Death of Minnehaha'(6 mins)
- Messiah(7 mins)two choruses
- interval
- Match of the Day – theme(3 mins)
- Piano Concerto No 5 in E-flat major 'Emperor' - I. Allegro(20 mins)
- Tosca(7 mins)Two opera arias
- March 'The Dambusters'(4 mins)
Performers
- Keith Lockhartconductor
- Wayne Marshallorgan
- Nicolas Altstaedtcello
- Sir Willard Whitebass-baritone
- Peter Donohoepiano
- Ailish Tynansoprano
Tue 4 Sep 2012
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Musicians from the St Louis Symphony and Tom Service introduce tonight’s programme.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The St Louis Symphony makes its Proms debut, featuring Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Gershwin’s jazzy An American in Paris.
The St Louis Symphony makes its Proms debut, featuring Beethoven’s Violin Concerto and Gershwin’s jazzy An American in Paris.
Programme
- Tragic Overture(14 mins)
- Violin Concerto in D major(40 mins)
- interval
- Five Orchestral Pieces(16 mins)
- An American in Paris(18 mins)
- Violin Partita No 3 in E major(3 mins)Encore
- Candide – overture(4 mins)Encore
Performers
- Christian Tetzlaffviolin
- David Robertsonconductor
Part ofProms 2012
Wed 5 Sep 2012
- 17:15Royal College of Music
Writer and broadcaster Rana Mitter, in conversation with journalist Shuyun Sun, discusses the political context of John Adams’s first opera, Nixon in China. Hosted by Louise Fryer.
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
John Adams conducts his own Nixon in China, based on the US premier’s 1972 Beijing visit, and creating the ‘docu-opera’ genre.
John Adams conducts his own Nixon in China, based on the US premier’s 1972 Beijing visit, and creating the ‘docu-opera’ genre.
Programme
- Nixon in China(180 mins)semi-staged
Performers
- Kathleen Kimsoprano (Madame Mao)
- Alan Oketenor (Chairman Mao)
- Gerald Finleybass-baritone (Chou En-Lai)
- Robert Orthbaritone (President Nixon)
- Jessica Riverasoprano (Pat Nixon)
- James Rutherfordbass-baritone (Kissinger)
- Stephanie Marshallmezzo-soprano (Secretary)
- Louise Poolemezzo-soprano (Secretary)
- Susan Plattsmezzo-soprano (Secretary)
- John Adamsconductor
- Paul Curranstage director
Composers
Thu 6 Sep 2012
- 17:15Royal College of Music
Join Proms Director Roger Wright and Chris Cotton, Chief Executive of the Royal Albert Hall, as they look back over the 2012 season with Petroc Trelawny. Questions can be submitted in advance to proms@bbc.co.uk.
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Bernard Haitink conducts the Vienna Philharmonic in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 (with Murray Perahia) and Bruckner’s Ninth.
Bernard Haitink conducts the Vienna Philharmonic in Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4 (with Murray Perahia) and Bruckner’s Ninth.
Programme
- Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major(35 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 9 in D minor(65 mins)
Performers
- Murray Perahiapiano
- Bernard Haitinkconductor
Composers
Part ofProms 2012 - 22:15Royal Albert Hall
Congolese street musicians Staff Benda Bilili and Congolese-Belgo rapper Baloji bring their own pieces of Africa to the Proms.
Fri 7 Sep 2012
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Award-winning poet Wendy Cope and Ian McMillan introduce the winning entries in this year’s Proms Poetry competition. Juliet Stevenson reads the winning poems.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Bernard Haitink pairs Haydn’s ‘London’ Symphony with Strauss’s An Alpine Symphony in his second Prom with the Vienna Philharmonic.
Bernard Haitink pairs Haydn’s ‘London’ Symphony with Strauss’s An Alpine Symphony in his second Prom with the Vienna Philharmonic.
Programme
- Symphony No. 104 in D major, 'London'(30 mins)
- interval
- An Alpine Symphony(50 mins)
Performers
- Bernard Haitinkconductor
Composers
Sat 8 Sep 2012
- 17:15Hyde Park
Join in the Last Night celebrations in Hyde Park with Kylie, Alfie Boe, Il Divo and a host of musical stars.
- 17:15Royal College of Music
Get ready for the Last Night celebrations with a singalong workshop led by Mary King. no need to book, just turn up.
- 19:30Belfast, Titanic Slipways
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms in the Park Belfast is a major celebration of culture, achievement, people and places.
- 19:30Glasgow City Halls
Join the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra and conductor Stephen Bell at Glasgow's City Halls to celebrate the Last Night of the Proms in Scotland!
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The Last Night: this year’s musical celebration brings Nicola Benedetti and Joseph Calleja, plus John Williams’s Olympic Fanfare.
The Last Night: this year’s musical celebration brings Nicola Benedetti and Joseph Calleja, plus John Williams’s Olympic Fanfare.
Programme
- sparks(2 mins)ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ commission: world premiere
- Towards a New Life(6 mins)
- Songs of Farewell(18 mins)
- A Masked Ball - 'Forse la soglia attinse'(2 mins)
- A Masked Ball - 'Ma se m'è forza perderti'(3 mins)
- Werther – ‘Pourquoi me réveiller?’(3 mins)
- Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor(25 mins)
- Tosca - 'E lucevan le stelle'(3 mins)
- Turandot – 'Nessun dorma'(3 mins)
- interval
- Olympic Fanfare and Theme(5 mins)
- Overture 'Carnival'(9 mins)
- The Gadfly – Romance(6 mins)
- Mattinata(3 mins)
- Granada(3 mins)
- Fantasia on British Sea-Songs(20 mins)
- Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major, ‘Land of Hope and Glory’(8 mins)
- Jerusalem (orch. Elgar)(4 mins)
- The National Anthem (arr. Britten)(2 mins)
Performers
- Joseph Callejatenor
- Nicola Benedettiviolin
- Jiřà Bělohlávekconductor
- 19:45Caerphilly
A magical evening of music under the stars in Caerphilly.
