蜜芽传媒 Proms
蜜芽传媒 Proms Calendar
By Month
Sat 1 Aug 2015
- 10:30Royal Albert Hall
Observe jazz vocalist Clare Teal and composer, trumpeter, and band leader Guy Barker create a pop-up Big Band.
- 16:45Royal College of Music
Erik Levi discusses the relationship between Bruckner鈥檚 Mass in F minor and the Viennese tradition of sacred music, with Xabier Armend谩riz and Tom Service.
- 18:30Royal Albert Hall
Schubert鈥檚 鈥楾ragic鈥� Symphony opens this 蜜芽传媒 Philharmonic Prom, which also includes the world premiere of a work by Luke Bedford and Bruckner鈥檚 Mass No. 3. Juanjo Mena conducts.
Schubert鈥檚 鈥楾ragic鈥� Symphony opens this 蜜芽传媒 Philharmonic Prom, which also includes the world premiere of a work by Luke Bedford and Bruckner鈥檚 Mass No. 3. Juanjo Mena conducts.
Programme
- Symphony No 4 in C minor, 'Tragic'(29 mins)
- Instability(25 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: world premiere
- interval
- Mass No 3 in F minor(59 mins)
Performers
- 慕uba Orgon谩拧ov谩soprano
- Jennifer Johnstonmezzo-soprano
- Robert Dean Smithtenor
- Derek Weltonbass-baritone
- Juanjo Menaconductor
Composers
Part ofProms 2015 - 22:15Royal Albert Hall
Violinist Alina Ibragimova concludes her performance of Bach鈥檚 complete Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin in the second of her two Late Night Proms. Broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Thursday 27 August.
Violinist Alina Ibragimova concludes her performance of Bach鈥檚 complete Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin in the second of her two Late Night Proms. Broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Thursday 27 August.
Programme
- Violin Partita No 2 in D minor(30 mins)
- Violin Sonata No 3 in C major(23 mins)
- Violin Partita No 3 in E major(19 mins)
Performers
- Alina Ibragimovaviolin
Composers
Sun 2 Aug 2015
- 13:45Royal College of Music
As Beethoven鈥檚 鈥楶astoral鈥� Symphony is played from memory, actress Lisa Dwan, who has performed Samuel Beckett鈥檚 monologues, and musician soprano Susan Bullock, discuss the role of memory in performance.
- 15:30Royal College of Music
Join Mary King and members of the 蜜芽传媒 Singers to sing excerpts from Verdi鈥檚 Requiem.
- 15:30Royal Albert Hall
The ever innovative Aurora Orchestra returns to the Proms with two 鈥楶astoral鈥� Symphonies 鈥� the first by Brett Dean, the second by Beethoven 鈥� and a world premiere by Anna Meredith. Selected pieces broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Sunday 9 August.
The ever innovative Aurora Orchestra returns to the Proms with two 鈥楶astoral鈥� Symphonies 鈥� the first by Brett Dean, the second by Beethoven 鈥� and a world premiere by Anna Meredith. Selected pieces broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Sunday 9 August.
Programme
- Pastoral Symphony(15 mins)
- Piano Concerto No 26 in D major, K 537 'Coronation'(32 mins)
- interval
- Smatter Hauler蜜芽传媒 commission: world premiere
- Symphony No. 6 in F major, 鈥楶astoral鈥�(40 mins)
Performers
- 蜜芽传媒 Proms Youth Ensemble
- Francesco Piemontesipiano
- Nicholas Collonconductor
- 20:00Royal Albert Hall
Donald Runnicles conducts this most operatic of Requiems with the 蜜芽传媒 Scottish Symphony Orchestra and singers from the Deutsche Oper Berlin.
Donald Runnicles conducts this most operatic of Requiems with the 蜜芽传媒 Scottish Symphony Orchestra and singers from the Deutsche Oper Berlin.
Programme
- Requiem(81 mins)
Performers
- Angela Meadesoprano
- Karen Cargillmezzo-soprano
- Yosep Kangtenor
- Raymond Acetobass
- Concert Association of the Chorus of the Deutsche Oper Berlin
- Donald Runniclesconductor
Composers
Mon 3 Aug 2015
- 13:00Cadogan Hall
One of today鈥檚 most exciting young string ensembles, the Apollon Musag猫te Quartet, performs a varied programme including music by Beethoven and a UK premiere by Colin Matthews.
One of today鈥檚 most exciting young string ensembles, the Apollon Musag猫te Quartet, performs a varied programme including music by Beethoven and a UK premiere by Colin Matthews.
Programme
- Langsamer Satz(12 mins)
- String Quartet No. 5(12 mins)European premiere
- String Quartet in D major, Op. 18 No. 3(26 mins)
Performers
- Apollon Musagete Quartetensemble
- 17:45Royal College of Music
1895 was a critical year for Oscar Wilde. New Generation Thinker Shahidha Bari explores this tumultuous year with Philip Hoare, the author of 'Oscar Wilde's Last Stand' and Merlin Holland, Wilde's grandson and co-editor of his Complete Letters.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The world premiere of Sir James MacMillan鈥檚 Symphony No. 4 is paired with Mahler鈥檚 monumental Fifth Symphony. Renowned Mahlerian Donald Runnicles conducts the 蜜芽传媒 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Selected pieces broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Sunday 6 September.
The world premiere of Sir James MacMillan鈥檚 Symphony No. 4 is paired with Mahler鈥檚 monumental Fifth Symphony. Renowned Mahlerian Donald Runnicles conducts the 蜜芽传媒 Scottish Symphony Orchestra. Selected pieces broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Sunday 6 September.
Programme
- Symphony No 4(25 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: world premiere
- interval
- Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor(72 mins)
Performers
- Donald Runniclesconductor
Composers
Tue 4 Aug 2015
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Sara Mohr-Pietsch hosts an introduction to Monteverdi's Orfeo, with guests Sarah Lenton and David Vickers.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Period-performance specialist Sir John Eliot Gardiner conducts the work often credited as being the world鈥檚 first opera 鈥� Monteverdi鈥檚 'Orfeo' (1607).
Period-performance specialist Sir John Eliot Gardiner conducts the work often credited as being the world鈥檚 first opera 鈥� Monteverdi鈥檚 'Orfeo' (1607).
Programme
- L'Orfeo(107 mins)(sung in Italian)
Performers
- Krystian AdamOrpheus
- Mariana FloresEurydice/Hope
- Francesca AspromonteMusic/Messenger
- Gianluca BurattoCharon/Pluto
- Francesca BoncompagniPersephone
- Andrew TortiseApollo/Shepherd 1
- Esther BrazilNymph
- Gareth TresederShepherd 2/Spirit 2/Echo
- Nicholas MulroySpirit 1
- James HallShepherd 3
- David ShipleyShepherd 4/Spirit 3
- Sir John Eliot Gardinerconductor
Composers
Part ofProms 2015
Wed 5 Aug 2015
- 16:45Royal College of Music
J. P. E. Harper-Scott and David Matthews offer some insights into Walton's Symphony No.2 in the context of twentieth century British music, with Petroc Trelawny.
- 18:30Royal Albert Hall
A celebration of British composers of the early 20th century, featuring Walton, Vaughan Williams, Elgar and the Welsh composer Grace Williams.
A celebration of British composers of the early 20th century, featuring Walton, Vaughan Williams, Elgar and the Welsh composer Grace Williams.
Programme
- Spitfire Prelude and Fugue(8 mins)
- Concerto accademico(17 mins)
- Salut d'amourEncore
- Fairest of Stars(15 mins)
- interval
- Overture 'Froissart', Op 19(15 mins)
- Symphony No 2(30 mins)
Performers
- Chlo毛 Hanslipviolin
- Ailish Tynansoprano
- Tadaaki Otakaconductor
- 22:15Royal Albert Hall
Radio 6 Music returns for the second ever 6 Music Prom, this year presented by Mary Anne Hobbs. Nils Frahm and duo A Winged Victory for the Sullen are among the performers.
Radio 6 Music returns for the second ever 6 Music Prom, this year presented by Mary Anne Hobbs. Nils Frahm and duo A Winged Victory for the Sullen are among the performers.
Programme
- Atomos 1(5 mins)
- Atomos 2(5 mins)
- Atomos 3(5 mins)
- Atomos 6(8 mins)
- Atomos 7(8 mins)
- Atomos 8(6 mins)
- Collaboration(5 mins)
- Says(6 mins)
- Berduxa(5 mins)
- Hammers(5 mins)
- Toilet Brushes 鈥撀燤ore(11 mins)
Performers
- Members of Random DanceCompany Wayne McGregor
- Nils Frahmpiano/keyboards
- Mary Anne Hobbspresenter
Composers
Thu 6 Aug 2015
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Marina Frolova-Walker and William Mival discuss Scriabin's *The Poem of Ecstasy* and the world of the composer. Martin Handley presents.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Oliver Knussen conducts Dukas鈥檚 much-loved 'The Sorcerer鈥檚 Apprentice' in a Prom which also includes works by Scriabin, Mark-Anthony Turnage and Knussen鈥檚 teacher Gunther Schuller.
Oliver Knussen conducts Dukas鈥檚 much-loved 'The Sorcerer鈥檚 Apprentice' in a Prom which also includes works by Scriabin, Mark-Anthony Turnage and Knussen鈥檚 teacher Gunther Schuller.
Programme
- The Sorcerer鈥檚 Apprentice(12 mins)
- On Opened Ground(24 mins)
- interval
- Seven Studies on Themes of Paul Klee(22 mins)
- The Poem of Ecstasy(22 mins)
- PowerPlay
Performers
- Lawrence Powerviola
- Oliver Knussenconductor
Part ofProms 2015 - 21:45Royal Albert Hall
Informal late-night music and poetry, featuring young talent.
Fri 7 Aug 2015
- 16:45Royal College of Music
Join Christopher Dingle and Peter Hill to explore the life and works of Olivier Messiaen with patriclar focus on the newly orchestrated *Un oiseau des arbres de Vie (Oiseau tui)*, in conversation with Christopher Cook.
- 18:30Royal Albert Hall
Nicholas Collon conducts a programme of some of the most exciting music of the early 20th century, from Stravinsky鈥檚 'Symphony in Three Movements' to Ravel鈥檚 'La valse'.
Nicholas Collon conducts a programme of some of the most exciting music of the early 20th century, from Stravinsky鈥檚 'Symphony in Three Movements' to Ravel鈥檚 'La valse'.
Programme
- Idomeneo 鈥� ballet music(24 mins)
- Piano Concerto in G major(23 mins)
- interval
- Un oiseau des arbres de Vie (Oiseau tui) (orch. C. Dingle)(4 mins)unique performance with kind permission of the Fondation Olivier Messiaen: world premiere
- Oiseaux tristes (arr. C. Matthews)(4 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: world premiere
- Symphony in Three Movements(22 mins)
- La valse(11 mins)
- 脡tude de concert
Performers
- Jean-Efflam Bavouzetpiano
- Nicholas Collonconductor
- 22:15Royal Albert Hall
Seth MacFarlane and other guest vocalists join the John Wilson Orchestra to celebrate the centenary of Frank Sinatra in this Late Night Prom. Broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Friday 7 August.
Seth MacFarlane and other guest vocalists join the John Wilson Orchestra to celebrate the centenary of Frank Sinatra in this Late Night Prom. Broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Friday 7 August.
Programme
- Let鈥檚 Face the Music and Dance (Trilogy) (arr. Billy May)(4 mins)
- A Foggy Day (arr. Johnny Mandel)(2 mins)
- It Happened in Monterey (arr. Nelson Riddle)(3 mins)
- Ill Wind (arr. Nelson Riddle)(4 mins)
- Cheek to Cheek (arr. Billy May )(3 mins)
- I Won鈥檛 Dance (arr. Nelson Riddle)(4 mins)
- If I Had You (arr. Robert Farnon)(3 mins)
- Three Preludes (arr. Nelson Riddle)(7 mins)
- Come Fly with Me (arr. Billy May)(4 mins)
- I Get Along Without You Very Well (arr. Nelson Riddle)(4 mins)
- This Can鈥檛 Be Love (arr. Axel Stordahl)(2 mins)
- The Folks Who Live on the Hill (arr.Nelson Riddle)(4 mins)
- High Society 鈥� overture (arr. Conrad Salinger and Lloyd 鈥楽kip鈥� Martin)(4 mins)
- From This Moment On (arr. Nelson Riddle)(4 mins)
- What鈥檚 New? (arr. Nelson Riddle)(5 mins)
- Guys and Dolls (arr. Nelson Riddle)(3 mins)
- No-one Ever Tells You (arr. Nelson Riddle)(4 mins)
- I鈥檝e Got You Under My Skin (arr. Nelson Riddle)(4 mins)
- Put Your Dreams Away (arr. Nelson Riddle)(3 mins)
Performers
- Seth MacFarlanesinger
- Jamie Parkersinger
- Claire Martinsinger
- John Wilsonconductor
Sat 8 Aug 2015
- 14:00Royal College of Music
Explore contemporary choral writing with acclaimed composer Eric Whitacre and the 蜜芽传媒 Singers.
- 15:00Cadogan Hall
This small Belgian ensemble has set out to revolutionise the world of early music: they make their Proms debut with music by Vivaldi, Caldara and Geminiani.
This small Belgian ensemble has set out to revolutionise the world of early music: they make their Proms debut with music by Vivaldi, Caldara and Geminiani.
Programme
- Violin Concerto in C major(8 mins)鈥� Allegro ma poco; Largo
- Sinfonia al Santo Sepolcro(4 mins)
- La morte d'Abel(10 mins)鈥� 鈥楺uel buon pastor son io鈥�
- Concerto grosso in D minor, 'La folia'(12 mins)
- Longe mala, umbrae, terrores(15 mins)
- Violin Concerto in D major, 'Grosso Mogul'(13 mins)
- In furore iustissimae irae(12 mins)
Performers
- Mary-Ellen Nesimezzo-soprano
- Dmitry Sinkovskyviolin/counter-tenor/director
- 17:30Royal College of Music
World-premiere performances of commissions from the 2014 蜜芽传媒 Proms Inspire Young Composers鈥� Competition winners.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain brings Mahler鈥檚 epic Ninth Symphony to the Proms, paired with a brand-new work by Tansy Davies. Sir Mark Elder conducts. Selected pieces broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Sunday 16 August.
The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain brings Mahler鈥檚 epic Ninth Symphony to the Proms, paired with a brand-new work by Tansy Davies. Sir Mark Elder conducts. Selected pieces broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Sunday 16 August.
Programme
- Re-greening(7 mins)world premiere
- Symphony No. 9(85 mins)
Performers
- Sir Mark Elderconductor
Composers
Sun 9 Aug 2015
- 15:30Royal Albert Hall
Eric Whitacre, one of the biggest names in choral music, conducts a programme including his own 'Cloudburst', as well as other American Gershwin鈥檚 'Rhapsody in Blue'. Broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Friday 14 August.
Eric Whitacre, one of the biggest names in choral music, conducts a programme including his own 'Cloudburst', as well as other American Gershwin鈥檚 'Rhapsody in Blue'. Broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Friday 14 August.
Programme
- Blow It Up, Start Again(4 mins)European premiere
- The River Cam(12 mins)
- Cloudburst(9 mins)
- Rhapsody in Blue (orch. Grof茅)(16 mins)
- interval
- Quiet City(9 mins)
- Equus(9 mins)
- Deep Field(20 mins)蜜芽传媒 co-commission: European premiere
Performers
- Eric Whitacreconductor
- 18:15Royal College of Music
Novelists Helen Dunmore and Louise Welsh discuss DH Lawrence's 'The Rainbow', first published 100 years ago, an exploration of the effect of industrialisation on pastoral life.
- 20:00Royal Albert Hall
Sir John Eliot Gardiner and the ORR bring their inimitable style to two classical masterpieces: Beethoven鈥檚 Fifth Symphony and Berlioz鈥檚 Symphonie Fantastique.
Sir John Eliot Gardiner and the ORR bring their inimitable style to two classical masterpieces: Beethoven鈥檚 Fifth Symphony and Berlioz鈥檚 Symphonie Fantastique.
Programme
- Symphony No. 5 in C minor(33 mins)
- interval
- Symphonie fantastique(54 mins)
Performers
- Sir John Eliot Gardinerconductor
Composers
Mon 10 Aug 2015
- 13:00Cadogan Hall
Celebrate the 50th birthday of percussion legend in a lunchtime concert which features two world premieres and showcases the Halo and the Aluphone 鈥� two new instruments.
Celebrate the 50th birthday of percussion legend in a lunchtime concert which features two world premieres and showcases the Halo and the Aluphone 鈥� two new instruments.
Programme
- Prism Rhapsody(15 mins)
- Orologeria aureola(5 mins)
- Dithyrambs(7 mins)world premiere
- View from Olympus(23 mins)world premiere of this version
Performers
- Evelyn Glenniepercussion
- Philip Smithpiano
- 17:30Royal College of Music
Join professional musicians for a family-friendly introduction to this evening鈥檚 Prom.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Nicola Benedetti is the soloist in Korngold鈥檚 Violin Concerto as part of a programme which also sees the Bournemouth SO perform Prokofiev鈥檚 Fifth Symphony and music from Britten鈥檚 'Peter Grimes'. Selected pieces broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on 13 and 30 August.
Nicola Benedetti is the soloist in Korngold鈥檚 Violin Concerto as part of a programme which also sees the Bournemouth SO perform Prokofiev鈥檚 Fifth Symphony and music from Britten鈥檚 'Peter Grimes'. Selected pieces broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on 13 and 30 August.
Programme
- Four Sea Interludes from 鈥楶eter Grimes鈥�(17 mins)
- Violin Concerto in D major(26 mins)
- Die tote Stadt 鈥� Marietta's LiedEncore
- interval
- Symphony No. 5 in B flat major(42 mins)
Performers
- Nicola Benedettiviolin
- Kirill Karabitsconductor
Tue 11 Aug 2015
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Jazz historian and broadcaster Alyn Shipton, explores swing music and its influences, with guests Catherine Tackley and Harvey G. Cohen.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Guy Barker and his Big Band are joined by Winston Rollins and his Big Band for an evening celebrating all things swing. Jazz singer Clare Teal presents. Broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Friday 28 August.
Guy Barker and his Big Band are joined by Winston Rollins and his Big Band for an evening celebrating all things swing. Jazz singer Clare Teal presents. Broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Friday 28 August.
Programme
- West End Blues/Struttin' With Some Barbecue (arr. Guy Barker)
- Trumpet Blues and Cantabile (arr. Guy Barker)
- Minnie the Moocher
- Why Don鈥檛 You Do Right? (arr. Mel Powell, adapted Guy Barker)
- Sing, Sing, Sing (arr. Jimmy Mundy, adapted Guy Barker)
- What Is This Thing Called Love? (arr. Sonny Burke)
- Lover Man (arr. Toots Camarata)
- A Handful of Keys
- Livin' in the Sunlight, Lovin' in the Moonlight
- Lester Leaps In
- Opus 1 (arr. Guy Barker)
- Song of the Volga Boatmen (arr, Guy Barker)
- Sing Me A Swing Song (And Let Me Dance)
- Sugar Foot Stomp (arr. Guy Barker)
- King Porter Stomp
- Smoke RIngs
- Marie
- (I've Got a Gal In) Kalamazoo
- I Got It Bad (and That Ain鈥檛 Good)
- Prisoner of Love
- Let Me Off Uptown
- White Heat
- Battle Royal medley
Performers
- Clare Tealvocalist/presenter
- Jamie Davisvocalist
- Elaine Delmarvocalist
- Guy Barker Big Band
- Guy Barkerconductor
- Winston Rollins Big Band
- Winston Rollinsconductor
Composers
Wed 12 Aug 2015
- 16:45Royal College of Music
Marking the 90th Birthday year of the eminent composer and conductor Pierre Boulez, Julian Anderson and Nicolas Hodges survey his life and career, in conversation with Tom Service.
- 18:30Royal Albert Hall
Marc-Andr茅 Hamelin performs Ravel鈥檚 Piano Concerto for the Left Hand before the 蜜芽传媒 Symphony Orchestra and conductor Fran莽ois-Xavier Roth turn to Stravinsky鈥檚 'The Firebird'.
Marc-Andr茅 Hamelin performs Ravel鈥檚 Piano Concerto for the Left Hand before the 蜜芽传媒 Symphony Orchestra and conductor Fran莽ois-Xavier Roth turn to Stravinsky鈥檚 'The Firebird'.
Programme
- Figures 鈥� Doubles 鈥� Prismes(22 mins)
- interval
- Frontispice (arr. P. Boulez)(2 mins)
- Piano Concerto for the Left Hand(19 mins)
- Images, Book 1 鈥� Reflets dans l'eauEncore
- The Firebird(46 mins)
Performers
- Marc-Andr茅 Hamelinpiano
- Fran莽ois鈥怷avier Rothconductor
Part ofProms 2015 - 22:15Royal Albert Hall
MistaJam and Sian Anderson present a Late Night Prom from some of the UK鈥檚 best urban artists, including Wretch 32, Stormzy and Krept & Konan.
MistaJam and Sian Anderson present a Late Night Prom from some of the UK鈥檚 best urban artists, including Wretch 32, Stormzy and Krept & Konan.
Programme
- Know Me From(4 mins)
- Functions on the Low (Shut Up)(4 mins)
- 6 Words(5 mins)
- Bars Simzson(2 mins)
- Wings(4 mins)
- Way Too Much(2 mins)
- Still Sittin' Here(5 mins)
- Something(6 mins)
- Freak of the Week(3 mins)
- Don't Waste My Time(3 mins)
- Don't Go (feat. Shola Ama)(5 mins)
- Medley (Where Are You; I'm Fine; School of Grime; Feeling Myself)(7 mins)
- Medley (Fester Skank; Rari Workout; POW; Playground)(9 mins)
- Alright With me
- Traktor(3 mins)
Performers
- Jules Buckleyconductor
- MistaJampresenter
- Sian Andersonpresenter
Composers
Thu 13 Aug 2015
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Petroc Trelwany delves into Messiaen's mammoth Turangal卯la-Symphonie with guests Nigel Simeone and Caroline Rae.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Messiaen鈥檚 monumental work is performed by the 蜜芽传媒 Philharmonic. Plus, there鈥檚 a rare chance to hear 'Three Mantras' by the 20th-century British composer John Foulds.
Messiaen鈥檚 monumental work is performed by the 蜜芽传媒 Philharmonic. Plus, there鈥檚 a rare chance to hear 'Three Mantras' by the 20th-century British composer John Foulds.
Programme
- Three Mantras(26 mins)
- interval
- Turangal卯la Symphony(75 mins)
Performers
- Steven Osbornepiano
- Valerie Hartmann-Claverieondes martenot
- London Symphony Chorus (women's voices)
- Juanjo Menaconductor
Composers
Part ofProms 2015 - 22:00Royal Albert Hall
Informal late-night music and poetry, featuring young talent.
Fri 14 Aug 2015
- 17:15Royal College of Music
Sir Nicholas Kenyon, former director of the Proms and author of the Faber Pocket Guide to Mozart, introduces Mozart's 'The Abduction from the Seraglio',with Karl Lutchmayer and Louise Fryer.
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Glyndebourne Festival Opera brings Mozart鈥檚 exotic, Eastern-influenced comic opera to the Proms with a cast that stars soprano Sally Matthews and tenor Edgaras Montvidas. Robin Ticciati conducts.
Glyndebourne Festival Opera brings Mozart鈥檚 exotic, Eastern-influenced comic opera to the Proms with a cast that stars soprano Sally Matthews and tenor Edgaras Montvidas. Robin Ticciati conducts.
Programme
- The Abduction from the Seraglio(140 mins)semi-staged; sung and spoken in German
- The Abduction from the Seraglio 鈥� Act 1
- The Abduction from the Seraglio 鈥� Act 2
- The Abduction from the Seraglio 鈥� Act 3
Performers
- Edgaras MontvidasBelmonte
- Sally MatthewsKonstanze
- Mari EriksmoenBlonde
- Brenden GunnellPedrillo
- Tobias KehrerOsmin
- Franck SaurelPasha Selim
- Robin Ticciaticonductor
Composers
Part ofProms 2015
Sat 15 Aug 2015
- 13:30Royal College of Music
Join professional musicians and create a piece of music inspired by this evening鈥檚 Prom.
- 15:00Cadogan Hall
Violinist Alina Ibragimova joins harpsichordist/director Jeannette Sorrell and ensemble Apollo鈥檚 Fire to perform a wealth of early music, including works by C. P. E. Bach, Vivaldi, Telemann and J.S. Bach.
Violinist Alina Ibragimova joins harpsichordist/director Jeannette Sorrell and ensemble Apollo鈥檚 Fire to perform a wealth of early music, including works by C. P. E. Bach, Vivaldi, Telemann and J.S. Bach.
Programme
- Symphony in B minor, 鈥楬amburg鈥�(10 mins)
- Violin Concerto in D major, RV 234 'L'inquietudine'(7 mins)
- Burlesque de Quixotte(15 mins)
- Violin Concerto in E major(17 mins)
- Brandenburg Concerto No 5 in D major, BWV 1050(22 mins)
Performers
- Alina Ibragimovaviolin
- Jeannette Sorrellharpsichord/director
- 17:45Royal College of Music
As we launch our complete symphonic cycle, explore Sibelius鈥檚 symphonies and their historical context with Charlotte Ashby and Stephen Johnson. Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The 蜜芽传媒 Scottish Symphony Orchestra celebrates Sibelius鈥檚 150th anniversary with a programme comprising his 'Finlandia' and Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2.
The 蜜芽传媒 Scottish Symphony Orchestra celebrates Sibelius鈥檚 150th anniversary with a programme comprising his 'Finlandia' and Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2.
Programme
- Finlandia(8 mins)
- Symphony No. 1 in E minor(39 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 2 in D major(39 mins)
Performers
- Thomas Dausgaardconductor
Composers
Sun 16 Aug 2015
- 11:00Royal College of Music
Join Sherlock composer Michael Price for a workshop focussed on composing music for TV and film.
- 15:30Royal Albert Hall
Actor Mark Gatiss joins presenter Matthew Sweet for the first ever Sherlock Holmes Prom, exploring the famous detective鈥檚 musical passions as well as music from Sherlock-related TV and film scores.
Actor Mark Gatiss joins presenter Matthew Sweet for the first ever Sherlock Holmes Prom, exploring the famous detective鈥檚 musical passions as well as music from Sherlock-related TV and film scores.
Programme
- Discombobulate (arr. Robert Ziegler)from "Sherlock Holmes" (2006)
- The Mycroft Suite (arr. Robert Ziegler)
- Zu viele F眉chse f眉r euch H盲nsel (arr. Robert Ziegler)from "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" (2011)
- Osculetur me Osculo
- Super Flumina Babylonis
- Baker Street Reunionfrom "The Return of Sherlock Holmes" (1986)
- Irene Adlerfrom "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" (1984-5)
- The Barber of Seville 鈥� 'Una voce poco fa'
- Ah Tanya, Tanya (from 'Eugene Onegin' Act 1)
- Holmes in Europe
- The Death of Sherlock Holmes
- interval
- Main Theme
- The March of Hate
- The Spider
- End Titlesfrom "Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror" (1942)
- Violin Concerto No. 2'La campanella' (3rd movement)
- Main Titles (arr. Nic Raine)from "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes" (1970)
- Die Walk眉re 鈥� Ride of the Valkyries
- Sherlock Suite (arr. & orch. Weeden)
Performers
- Jack Liebeckviolin
- Matthew Sweetpresenter
- Mark Gatissactor
- Christine Ricemezzo-soprano
- Barry Wordsworthconductor
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Michael Finnissy, in conversation with Andrew McGregor, discusses the world premiere of Janne and introduces performances of his chamber works.
Part ofProms 2015 - 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The 蜜芽传媒 Scottish Symphony Orchestra continues the Proms 150th-anniversary celebrations of Sibelius with a performance of his Third and Fourth Symphonies 鈥� as well as his much-loved Violin Concerto.
The 蜜芽传媒 Scottish Symphony Orchestra continues the Proms 150th-anniversary celebrations of Sibelius with a performance of his Third and Fourth Symphonies 鈥� as well as his much-loved Violin Concerto.
Programme
- Symphony No 3 in C major(30 mins)
- Violin Concerto(35 mins)
- Sonata No. 3 in D minor for solo violin 鈥� BalladeEncore
- interval
- Janne(15 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: world premiere
- Symphony No 4 in A minor(38 mins)
Performers
- Julian Rachlinviolin
- Ilan Volkovconductor
Mon 17 Aug 2015
- 13:00Cadogan Hall
Celebrate the iconic musicals of Stephen Sondheim 鈥� from 'Follies' and 'Sweeney Todd', to 'Company' and 'A Little Night Music' 鈥� with a cabaret marking his 85th birthday this year.
Celebrate the iconic musicals of Stephen Sondheim 鈥� from 'Follies' and 'Sweeney Todd', to 'Company' and 'A Little Night Music' 鈥� with a cabaret marking his 85th birthday this year.
Programme
- Everybody Says Don't (from Anyone Can Whistle)(2 mins)
- I'm Calm (from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum)(2 mins)
- Hello, Little Girl (from Into the Woods)(3 mins)
- Take Me to the World (from Evening Primrose)(4 mins)
- Send in the Clowns (from A Little Night Music) (arr. R. Sisson)(2 mins)
- Fear No More (from The Frogs)(3 mins)
- Too Many Mornings (from Follies)(5 mins)
- Barcelona (from Company)(3 mins)
- Sunday in the Park With George 鈥� Sunday in the Park With George(5 mins)
- Liaisons (from A Little Night Music)(4 mins)
- By the Sea (from Sweeney Todd) (arr. R. Sisson)(2 mins)
- Rain on the Roof (from Follies)(1 mins)choreography by Dew Maconie
- Happiness (from Passion)(3 mins)
- Losing My Mind (from Follies)(4 mins)
- Sunday in the Park With George 鈥� Sunday(4 mins)
- Goodbye for Now (from Reds)Encore
Performers
- Anthony BrownSaxophone
- Jamie Parkersinger
- Kitty Whatelysinger
- Si芒n Phillipssinger
- Richard SissonPiano
Composers
- 17:45Royal College of Music
1895, the year of the first Proms concerts, the National Trust was founded with the aim of saving the nation's heritage and open spaces. The Trust's Director Dame Helen Ghosh and the nature writer Patrick Barkham discuss its history with Anne McElvoy.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Osmo V盲nsk盲 conducts the 蜜芽传媒 Symphony Orchestra in the final instalment of the Proms Sibelius symphonies cycle, with performances of the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Symphonies.
Osmo V盲nsk盲 conducts the 蜜芽传媒 Symphony Orchestra in the final instalment of the Proms Sibelius symphonies cycle, with performances of the Fifth, Sixth and Seventh Symphonies.
Programme
- Symphony No. 5 in E flat major(32 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No 6 in D minor(27 mins)
- Symphony No. 7 in C major(22 mins)
Performers
- Osmo V盲nsk盲conductor
Composers
Tue 18 Aug 2015
- 17:30Royal College of Music
Join professional musicians for a family-friendly introduction to this evening鈥檚 Prom.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Daniel Barenboim returns to the 蜜芽传媒 Proms to perform Beethoven and Tchaikovsky with the West鈥揈astern Divan Orchestra, an ensemble featuring musicians from across the Middle East. Broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Friday 21 August.
Daniel Barenboim returns to the 蜜芽传媒 Proms to perform Beethoven and Tchaikovsky with the West鈥揈astern Divan Orchestra, an ensemble featuring musicians from across the Middle East. Broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Friday 21 August.
Programme
- Chamber Symphony No. 1 in E major, Op 9(22 mins)
- Concerto for violin, cello and piano in C major, 'Triple Concerto'(35 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 4 in F minor(43 mins)
- Valse triste(6 mins)Encore
- Ruslan and Lyudmila 鈥� overture(4 mins)鈥� Overture Encore
- El firulete(3 mins)Encore
Performers
- Guy Braunsteinviolin
- Kian Soltanicello
- Daniel Barenboimconductorpiano/conductor
Wed 19 Aug 2015
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Tim Jones and Roderick Swanston explore the nature of the piano concerto in the context of Mozart鈥檚 own examples, with a focus on the Piano Concerto No. 22. Ian Skelly presents.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Russian pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja joins the RPO and conductor Charles Dutoit for Mozart鈥檚 Piano Concerto No. 22. The programme also includes Shostakovich鈥檚 Symphony No. 15.
Russian pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja joins the RPO and conductor Charles Dutoit for Mozart鈥檚 Piano Concerto No. 22. The programme also includes Shostakovich鈥檚 Symphony No. 15.
Programme
- Petite suite (orch. B眉sser)(13 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 22 in E flat major(36 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 15 in A major(44 mins)
- Nocturne in D flat major, Op 27 No 2Encore
Performers
- Elisabeth Leonskajapiano
- Charles Dutoitconductor
Thu 20 Aug 2015
- 17:45Royal College of Music
The Danish-born historian and lecturer Lars Tharp and the writer on children's literature Julia Eccleshare explore the work and legacy of Hans Christian Andersen with Ian McMillan.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The Danish National Symphony Orchestra celebrates the 150th anniversary of Carl Nielsen, performing some of his best-loved orchestral works, alongside Brahms鈥檚 Violin Concerto. Selected pieces broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Sunday 23 August.
The Danish National Symphony Orchestra celebrates the 150th anniversary of Carl Nielsen, performing some of his best-loved orchestral works, alongside Brahms鈥檚 Violin Concerto. Selected pieces broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Sunday 23 August.
Programme
- Overture 'Helios'(13 mins)
- Violin Concerto in D major(40 mins)
- interval
- Three Motets(15 mins)
- Hymnus amoris(21 mins)
- Symphony No 2 'The Four Temperaments'(35 mins)
Performers
- Nikolaj Znaiderviolin
- Anna Lucia Richtersoprano
- David Danholttenor
- Fabio Luisiconductor
Composers
- 22:45Royal Albert Hall
Informal late-night music and poetry, featuring young talent.
Fri 21 Aug 2015
- 10:30Royal College of Music
Join Paul Griffiths to explore collaborative composition.
- 17:00Royal College of Music
Join professional musicians for a family-friendly introduction to this evening鈥檚 Prom.
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Hear the magnificent Royal Albert Hall organ in J贸n Leifs鈥檚 Organ Concerto. The programme also boasts Sibelius鈥檚 'Tapiola' and Beethoven鈥檚 Symphony No. 7.
Hear the magnificent Royal Albert Hall organ in J贸n Leifs鈥檚 Organ Concerto. The programme also boasts Sibelius鈥檚 'Tapiola' and Beethoven鈥檚 Symphony No. 7.
Programme
- Tapiola(18 mins)
- Organ Concerto(20 mins)
- 鈥極h night how sweet your darkest moment鈥� (arr. S. Farr)Encore
- interval
- Beast Sampler(11 mins)UK premiere
- Symphony No. 7 in A major(36 mins)
Performers
- Stephen Farrorgan
- Sakari Oramoconductor
- 22:15Royal Albert Hall
David Hill conducts the Academy of Ancient Music and the 蜜芽传媒 Singers in an all-Bach programme which includes his Mass in G minor and the Magnificat in D major.
David Hill conducts the Academy of Ancient Music and the 蜜芽传媒 Singers in an all-Bach programme which includes his Mass in G minor and the Magnificat in D major.
Programme
- Mass in G minor, BWV 235(28 mins)
- Brandenburg Concerto No 2 in F major, BWV 1047(12 mins)
- Magnificat in D major, BWV 243(26 mins)
Performers
- Sophie Bevansoprano
- Rebecca Evanssoprano
- Iestyn Daviescounter-tenor
- Nicky Spencetenor
- Roderick Williamsbaritone
- David Hillconductor
Composers
Sat 22 Aug 2015
- 16:45Royal College of Music
In 1895, the year the Proms began, the pioneering Lumi猫re Brothers developed their Cin茅matographe, the world鈥檚 first motion-picture film camera. Film historian Ian Christie discusses how film became an art.
- 18:30Royal Albert Hall
The Boston Symphony Orchestra and its new Music Director, Andris Nelsons, bring Mahler鈥檚 鈥楾ragic鈥� Symphony to the Proms, paired with Brett Dean鈥檚 'Dramatis personae'.
The Boston Symphony Orchestra and its new Music Director, Andris Nelsons, bring Mahler鈥檚 鈥楾ragic鈥� Symphony to the Proms, paired with Brett Dean鈥檚 'Dramatis personae'.
Programme
- Dramatis personae(28 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 6 in A minor(83 mins)
Performers
- H氓kan Hardenbergertrumpet
- Andris Nelsonsconductor
Composers
Part ofProms 2015 - 22:15Royal Albert Hall
Sir Andr谩s Schiff brings Bach鈥檚 monumental work for solo keyboard to the Royal Albert Hall. Join the great pianist on a voyage through this masterpiece. Broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Thursday 3 September.
Sir Andr谩s Schiff brings Bach鈥檚 monumental work for solo keyboard to the Royal Albert Hall. Join the great pianist on a voyage through this masterpiece. Broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Thursday 3 September.
Sun 23 Aug 2015
- 13:00Royal College of Music
Join professional musicians for a family-friendly introduction to this afternoon鈥檚 matinee Prom.
- 15:00Royal Albert Hall
The BSO and Andris Nelsons return for their second Prom of the season to perform Haydn鈥檚 Symphony No. 90, Barber鈥檚 Essay No. 2 and Shostakovich鈥檚 10th Symphony.
The BSO and Andris Nelsons return for their second Prom of the season to perform Haydn鈥檚 Symphony No. 90, Barber鈥檚 Essay No. 2 and Shostakovich鈥檚 10th Symphony.
Programme
- Symphony No. 90 in C major(24 mins)
- Essay No 2(11 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 10 in E minor(57 mins)
- Cheryomushki 鈥� GalopEncore
Performers
- Andris Nelsonsconductor
- 17:45Royal College of Music
A look at the organ works of J.S Bach and his influence on later composers with Daniel Hyde and Berta Joncus. Ian Skelly presents.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
French organist Thierry Escaich puts the Royal Albert Hall organ through its paces with a programme of works by Bach, Brahms, Mendelssohn 鈥� and some of his own compositions.
French organist Thierry Escaich puts the Royal Albert Hall organ through its paces with a programme of works by Bach, Brahms, Mendelssohn 鈥� and some of his own compositions.
Programme
- Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582(12 mins)
- Prelude and Fugue in G minor, WoO 10
- Chorale Prelude 'Herzliebster Jesu'
- Chorale-脡tude 'Herzliebster Jesu'
- Chorale Prelude 'Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir'(6 mins)
- Chorale Prelude 'In dir ist Freude'(3 mins)
- Chorale-脡tude 'In dir ist Freude'
- Improvisation on a Theme by J.S. Bach
- Chorale Prelude 'Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir'
- Organ Sonata in A major, Op. 65 No. 3
- Chorale Prelude 'Herzlich tut mich verlangen'
- Chorale-脡tude 'Herzlich tut mich verlangen'
- Chorale 'Christ ist erstanden'(3 mins)
- Chorale-脡tude 'Christ ist erstanden'
- Improvisation: Suite on Themes by J. S. Bach
Part ofProms 2015
Mon 24 Aug 2015
- 13:00Cadogan Hall
The brilliant American pianist Jeremy Denk performs Beethoven鈥檚 final piano sonata in a programme which also includes Bart贸k鈥檚 Piano Sonata and Scriabin鈥檚 鈥楤lack Mass鈥� Piano Sonata.
The brilliant American pianist Jeremy Denk performs Beethoven鈥檚 final piano sonata in a programme which also includes Bart贸k鈥檚 Piano Sonata and Scriabin鈥檚 鈥楤lack Mass鈥� Piano Sonata.
Programme
- Piano Sonata(13 mins)
- Piano Sonata No 9, 'Black Mass'(10 mins)
- Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111(25 mins)
Performers
- Jeremy Denkpiano
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Gerard McBurney offers an introduction to Shostakovich鈥檚 unfinished opera 'Orango', whose Prologue he has orchestrated, with Marina Frolova-Walker. Tom Service presents
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Bart贸k鈥檚 ballet is paired with another work never before performed at the Proms 鈥� the Prologue to Shostakovich鈥檚 satirical opera about a creature that is half man, half ape. Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts.
Bart贸k鈥檚 ballet is paired with another work never before performed at the Proms 鈥� the Prologue to Shostakovich鈥檚 satirical opera about a creature that is half man, half ape. Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts.
Programme
- The Miraculous Mandarin(32 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 24 in C minor(29 mins)
- interval
- Orango 鈥� Prologue (orch. G. McBurney)(32 mins)
Performers
- David Fraypiano
- Natalia PavlovaSusanna
- Natalia Yakimova搁别苍茅别
- Alexander ShagunArmand Fleury
- Alexander TrofimovPaul M芒che
- Vladimir BabokinForeigner 1
- O. LosevForeigner 2
- Dmitry KoleushkoZoologist
- Ivan NovosyolovOrango
- Leo ElhardtVoice from the Crowd
- Denis BeganskyMaster of Ceremonies
- Yuri YevchukVeselchak
- Esa鈥怭ekka Salonenconductor
- Irina Brownstage director
Part ofProms 2015
Tue 25 Aug 2015
- 17:45Royal College of Music
In the centenry of Nielsen's birth, Christopher Cook looks at the differing compositional styles present in his concertos with guests Mikkel Zangenberg, Daniel Grimley and tonight's soloist Emily Beynon.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Emily Beynon is the soloist in Nielsen鈥檚 Flute Concerto, part of a wide-ranging programme including Britten鈥檚 'Sinfonia da Requiem' and a world premiere by Raymond Yiu.
Emily Beynon is the soloist in Nielsen鈥檚 Flute Concerto, part of a wide-ranging programme including Britten鈥檚 'Sinfonia da Requiem' and a world premiere by Raymond Yiu.
Programme
- Sinfonia da Requiem(21 mins)
- Symphony(24 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: world premiere
- interval
- Flute Concerto(18 mins)
- Sinfonietta(23 mins)
Performers
- Andrew Wattscounter-tenor
- Emily Beynonflute
- Edward Gardnerconductor
Part ofProms 2015
Wed 26 Aug 2015
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Rachel Beckles Willson offers an insight into Bart贸k鈥檚 'Concerto for Orchestra' and discusses the life and work of the Hungarian composer, with Gavin Plumley and Ian Skelly.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Fran莽ois-Xavier Roth celebrates the 90th birthday of Pierre Boulez with the composer鈥檚 '鈥� explosante-fixe 鈥�' . The programme continues with Ligeti鈥檚 'Lontano' and concludes with Bart贸k鈥檚 'Concerto for Orchestra'.
Fran莽ois-Xavier Roth celebrates the 90th birthday of Pierre Boulez with the composer鈥檚 '鈥� explosante-fixe 鈥�' . The programme continues with Ligeti鈥檚 'Lontano' and concludes with Bart贸k鈥檚 'Concerto for Orchestra'.
Programme
- '... explosante-fixe ...'(34 mins)
- interval
- Lontano(14 mins)
- Concerto for Orchestra(38 mins)
Performers
- Sophie Cherrierflute
- SWR Experimental Studio
- Fran莽ois鈥怷avier Rothconductor
Composers
Part ofProms 2015
Thu 27 Aug 2015
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Alissa Firsova, in conversation with Andrew McGregor, discusses the world premiere of Bergen鈥檚 Bonfire and introduces performances of her chamber works.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Hear Stravinsky鈥檚 'The Rite of Spring', the work which famously caused a riot at its premiere. This Prom also includes Mendelssohn鈥檚 Violin Concerto, performed by Alina Ibragimova.
Hear Stravinsky鈥檚 'The Rite of Spring', the work which famously caused a riot at its premiere. This Prom also includes Mendelssohn鈥檚 Violin Concerto, performed by Alina Ibragimova.
Programme
- preSage(12 mins)world premiere of this version
- Violin Concerto in E minor(26 mins)
- interval
- Bergen's Bonfire(10 mins)
- The Rite of Spring(33 mins)
Performers
- Alina Ibragimovaviolin
- Andrew Littonconductor
- 21:45Royal Albert Hall
Informal late-night music and poetry, featuring young talent.
Fri 28 Aug 2015
- 14:00
A Q&A with professional composers
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Nicholas Collon and the Aurora Orchestra perform the winning pieces of the 2015 蜜芽传媒 Proms Inspire Young Composers鈥� Competition.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
One of today鈥檚 greatest conductors brings Schubert's Ninth Symphony (the 'Great') to the Proms, along with Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23, performed by the inimitable Maria Jo茫o Pires. Broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Friday 4 September.
One of today鈥檚 greatest conductors brings Schubert's Ninth Symphony (the 'Great') to the Proms, along with Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 23, performed by the inimitable Maria Jo茫o Pires. Broadcast on 蜜芽传媒 Four on Friday 4 September.
Programme
- Overture in C major in the Italian Style(9 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major(26 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 9 in C major, 鈥楪reat鈥�(51 mins)
Performers
- Maria Jo茫o Pirespiano
- Bernard Haitinkconductor
Composers
Sat 29 Aug 2015
- 15:00Cadogan Hall
The London Sinfonietta continues our celebration of the work of Pierre Boulez, whose 90th birthday falls this year. This anniversary programme includes '脡肠濒补迟/惭耻濒迟颈辫濒别蝉' and 'Domaines'.
The London Sinfonietta continues our celebration of the work of Pierre Boulez, whose 90th birthday falls this year. This anniversary programme includes '脡肠濒补迟/惭耻濒迟颈辫濒别蝉' and 'Domaines'.
Programme
- M茅moriale (鈥xplosante fixe鈥� Originel)(7 mins)
- A Cold Spring(10 mins)
- Domaines(15 mins)
- Open to Infinity: a Grain of Sand(9 mins)蜜芽传媒 co-commission: UK premiere
- 脡肠濒补迟/惭耻濒迟颈辫濒别蝉(25 mins)
Performers
- Michael Coxflute
- Mark van de Wielclarinet
- Thierry Fischerconductor
Composers
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Daniel M. Grimley and Andrew Mellor explores Sibelius鈥檚 choral symphony 'Kullervo' and its influences, in conversation with Martin Handley.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Sibelius's epic retelling of the Finnish 'Kalevala' saga for orchestra, chorus and soloists is conducted this year by fellow Finn, Sakari Oramo.
Sibelius's epic retelling of the Finnish 'Kalevala' saga for orchestra, chorus and soloists is conducted this year by fellow Finn, Sakari Oramo.
Programme
- En saga(20 mins)
- interval
- Kullervo(75 mins)
Performers
- Johanna Rusanensoprano
- Waltteri Torikkabaritone
- 蜜芽传媒 Symphony Chorus(men's voices)
- Sakari Oramoconductor
Composers
Sun 30 Aug 2015
- 13:45Royal College of Music
Michael Gunton, Executive Producer of 'Life Story', and Murray Gold, who composed the music, describe their work on the much acclaimed series.
- 15:30Royal Albert Hall
Sir David Attenborough presents this Prom exploring 'Doctor Who' composer Murray Gold鈥檚 music for the groundbreaking 蜜芽传媒 TV series 'Life Story' 鈥� with live score and breathtaking footage from the series.
Sir David Attenborough presents this Prom exploring 'Doctor Who' composer Murray Gold鈥檚 music for the groundbreaking 蜜芽传媒 TV series 'Life Story' 鈥� with live score and breathtaking footage from the series.
Programme
- Music for 蜜芽传媒 TV's 'Life Story' series
Performers
- Sir David Attenboroughpresenter
- Jeremy Holland-Smithconductor
Composers
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Ian Skelly looks at the work of the acclaimed San Francisco Symphony Orchestra with their principal trombone Timothy Higgins and former Head of Artistic Planning, John Mangum.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Michael Tilson Thomas conducts Mahler's monumental First Symphony along with Schoenberg's 'Theme and Variations' and Henry Cowell's Piano Concerto, performed by Jeremy Denk.
Michael Tilson Thomas conducts Mahler's monumental First Symphony along with Schoenberg's 'Theme and Variations' and Henry Cowell's Piano Concerto, performed by Jeremy Denk.
Programme
- Theme and Variations, Op. 43b(13 mins)
- Piano Concerto(15 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 1 in D major(56 mins)
Performers
- Jeremy Denkpiano
- Michael Tilson Thomasconductor
Part ofProms 2015
Mon 31 Aug 2015
- 13:00Cadogan Hall
The Emerson String Quartet and pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja come together to perform a great chamber work 鈥� Shostakovich's Quintet 鈥� as well as the original, string quartet movement that late became Barber's famous 'Adagio for strings'.
The Emerson String Quartet and pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja come together to perform a great chamber work 鈥� Shostakovich's Quintet 鈥� as well as the original, string quartet movement that late became Barber's famous 'Adagio for strings'.
Programme
- String Quartet, Op. 11(8 mins)
- Pr茅ludes, Book 2(7 mins)
- Piano Quintet in G minor, Op. 57(35 mins)
Performers
- Elisabeth Leonskajapiano
- 14:00
Your chance to perform on the stage of the Royal Albert Hall. Join professional musicians to create a celebration of 20th-century American music.
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Willa Cather鈥檚 'The Song of the Lark' was first published 100 years ago. Cather鈥檚 biographer Dame Hermione Lee discusses the novel.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Yuja Wang joins the San Francisco Symphony for Bart贸k's Second Piano Concerto, before the orchestra turns its attention to Beethoven's 鈥楨roica鈥� Symphony.
Yuja Wang joins the San Francisco Symphony for Bart贸k's Second Piano Concerto, before the orchestra turns its attention to Beethoven's 鈥楨roica鈥� Symphony.
Programme
- Symphony 'New England Holidays'(10 mins)Decoration Day
- Piano Concerto No 2(28 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, 鈥楨roica鈥�(52 mins)
- Hungarian Dance No. 10 in F major
Performers
- Yuja Wangpiano
- Michael Tilson Thomasconductor
Tue 1 Sep 2015
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Nicholas Baragwanath and Gavin Plumley explore the musical styles of Brahms's era and how this affects present-day performances of the composer's works, in conversation with Martin Handley.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Marin Alsop conducts an all-Brahms programme which opens with the 'Academic Festival Overture' and closes with his First Symphony. American mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton is the soloist in the 'Alto Rhapsody'.
Marin Alsop conducts an all-Brahms programme which opens with the 'Academic Festival Overture' and closes with his First Symphony. American mezzo-soprano Jamie Barton is the soloist in the 'Alto Rhapsody'.
Programme
- Academic Festival Overture(11 mins)
- Alto Rhapsody(13 mins)
- Triumphlied(25 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No 1 in C minor(45 mins)
- Hungarian Dance for orchestra no. 21 in E minor(2 mins)
Performers
- Jamie Bartonmezzo-soprano
- Benjamin Applbaritone
- Marin Alsopconductor
Composers
Part ofProms 2015
