蜜芽传媒 Proms
蜜芽传媒 Proms Calendar
By Month
Fri 14 Jul 2017
- 16:30Imperial College Union
A live Proms edition of 蜜芽传媒 Radio 3's In Tune, presented by Sean Rafferty and Suzy Klein.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The 2017 蜜芽传媒 Proms opens with a dance and a shout. Celebrate John Adams鈥檚 70th birthday with his masterpiece Harmonium. Award-winning pianist Igor Levit is the soloist in Beethoven鈥檚 ground-breaking Third Piano Concerto.
The 2017 蜜芽传媒 Proms opens with a dance and a shout. Celebrate John Adams鈥檚 70th birthday with his masterpiece Harmonium. Award-winning pianist Igor Levit is the soloist in Beethoven鈥檚 ground-breaking Third Piano Concerto.
Programme
- St John鈥檚 Dance(5 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: world premiere
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in C minor(36 mins)
- interval
- Harmonium(33 mins)
Performers
- Igor Levitpiano
- 蜜芽传媒 Proms Youth Choir
- Edward Gardnerconductor
Composers
Sat 15 Jul 2017
- 17:45Imperial College Union
First in a series of Proms Extra talks exploring emotional themes in the arts, with Thomas Dixon and Wiebke Thorm盲hlen.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Daniel Barenboim and the mighty Staatskapelle Berlin launch this year鈥檚 cycle of Elgar symphonies with the thrilling emotional extremes of the Symphony No. 1. Lisa Batiashvili joins the orchestra for Sibelius鈥檚 exhilarating Violin Concerto.
Daniel Barenboim and the mighty Staatskapelle Berlin launch this year鈥檚 cycle of Elgar symphonies with the thrilling emotional extremes of the Symphony No. 1. Lisa Batiashvili joins the orchestra for Sibelius鈥檚 exhilarating Violin Concerto.
Programme
- Violin Concerto(33 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 1 in A flat major(52 mins)
Performers
- Lisa Batiashviliviolin
- Daniel Barenboimconductor
Composers
Sun 16 Jul 2017
- 14:00Imperial College Union
Join professional musicians for a family-friendly introduction to tonight's Prom. Bring your instrument and join in! Suitable for all the family (ages 7-plus)
- 15:45Royal Albert Hall
The Chamber Orchestra of Europe and Bernard Haitink are joined by soloist Isabelle Faust for Mozart鈥檚 graceful Violin Concerto No. 3. It is framed by two symphonies from Mozart and Schumann, which each represent a defiant, optimistic challenge.
The Chamber Orchestra of Europe and Bernard Haitink are joined by soloist Isabelle Faust for Mozart鈥檚 graceful Violin Concerto No. 3. It is framed by two symphonies from Mozart and Schumann, which each represent a defiant, optimistic challenge.
Programme
- Symphony No. 38 in D major, 鈥楶rague鈥�(29 mins)
- Violin Concerto No 3 in G major, K 216(24 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 2 in C major(38 mins)
Performers
- Isabelle Faustviolin
- Bernard Haitinkconductor
Composers
- 18:00Imperial College Union
A discussion on the concept of 'Deep Time' with Iain Stewart and Nicholas Crane.
- 19:45Royal Albert Hall
Daniel Barenboim and the Staatskapelle Berlin perform Elgar鈥檚 Second Symphony 鈥� a 鈥榩assionate pilgrimage of the soul鈥�. Hear the UK premiere of Sir Harrison Birtwistle鈥檚 Deep Time 鈥� a work that swaps the tick-tock of the everyday for something more alien.
Daniel Barenboim and the Staatskapelle Berlin perform Elgar鈥檚 Second Symphony 鈥� a 鈥榩assionate pilgrimage of the soul鈥�. Hear the UK premiere of Sir Harrison Birtwistle鈥檚 Deep Time 鈥� a work that swaps the tick-tock of the everyday for something more alien.
Programme
- Deep Time(25 mins)蜜芽传媒 co-commission with the Staatskapelle Berlin: UK premiere
- interval
- Symphony No. 2 in E flat major(56 mins)
Performers
- Daniel Barenboimconductor
Composers
Mon 17 Jul 2017
- 13:00Cadogan Hall
Love, lust, anger, jealousy, despair and faith are all there in the extraordinary music of Claudio Monteverdi. Celebrate the 450th anniversary of this Renaissance giant in a concert of his vocal music 鈥� both sacred and secular 鈥� by I Fagiolini.
Love, lust, anger, jealousy, despair and faith are all there in the extraordinary music of Claudio Monteverdi. Celebrate the 450th anniversary of this Renaissance giant in a concert of his vocal music 鈥� both sacred and secular 鈥� by I Fagiolini.
Programme
- Cruda Amarilli(3 mins)
- Sfogava con le stelle(4 mins)
- Longe da te, cor mio(3 mins)
- Orfeo 鈥� 'Possente spirto'(9 mins)
- Chiome d'oro(3 mins)
- Vorrei baciarti, o Filli(5 mins)
- L脿 ci darem la mano(6 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: world premiere
- Laudate pueri Dominum a 5 (concertato)(7 mins)
- Volgendo il ciel per l'immortal sentiero(11 mins)
Performers
- Robert Hollingworthdirector
Composers
- 17:45Imperial College Union
An introduction to the music in tonight's Prom with Marina Frolova-Walker.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
A concert of emotional extremes opens with Sibelius鈥檚 tempestuous Symphony No. 7 and closes with the horror of Shostakovich鈥檚 Stalin-inspired Symphony No. 10. Exciting young Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov performs Rachmaninov鈥檚 Second Piano Concerto.
A concert of emotional extremes opens with Sibelius鈥檚 tempestuous Symphony No. 7 and closes with the horror of Shostakovich鈥檚 Stalin-inspired Symphony No. 10. Exciting young Uzbek pianist Behzod Abduraimov performs Rachmaninov鈥檚 Second Piano Concerto.
Programme
- Symphony No. 7 in C major(21 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor(33 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 10 in E minor(57 mins)
Performers
- Behzod Abduraimovpiano
- Thomas S酶nderg氓rdconductor
Tue 18 Jul 2017
- 17:15Imperial College Union
An introduction to the music in tonight's Prom with Stephen Johnson.
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Violinist Nicola Benedetti joins Thomas S酶nderg氓rd and the 蜜芽传媒 NOW for a concert charged with nationalistic fervour. Sibelius鈥檚 stirring Second Symphony is paired with Shostakovich鈥檚 subversive symphonic poem October and his First Violin Concerto.
Violinist Nicola Benedetti joins Thomas S酶nderg氓rd and the 蜜芽传媒 NOW for a concert charged with nationalistic fervour. Sibelius鈥檚 stirring Second Symphony is paired with Shostakovich鈥檚 subversive symphonic poem October and his First Violin Concerto.
Programme
- October(12 mins)
- Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor(39 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 2 in D major(44 mins)
Performers
- Nicola Benedettiviolin
- Thomas S酶nderg氓rdconductor
Composers
Wed 19 Jul 2017
- 17:45Imperial College Union
Author Richard Davenport-Hines and 蜜芽传媒 Radio 3 New Generation Thinker Daisy Hay consider how opium became a stimulus to creativity in 19th-century Paris.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Take a musical thrill-ride from the chaos of creation to wild witches鈥� dances. Joshua Weilerstein conducts Berlioz鈥檚 phantasmagoric Symphonie fantastique, and is joined by his sister, cellist Alisa Weilerstein for Pascal Dusapin鈥檚 concerto Outscape.
Take a musical thrill-ride from the chaos of creation to wild witches鈥� dances. Joshua Weilerstein conducts Berlioz鈥檚 phantasmagoric Symphonie fantastique, and is joined by his sister, cellist Alisa Weilerstein for Pascal Dusapin鈥檚 concerto Outscape.
Programme
- Les 茅l茅mens 鈥� Le cahos(7 mins)
- Outscape(28 mins)蜜芽传媒 co-commission with the Casa da M煤sica Foundation (Porto), Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Op茅ra de Paris and Stuttgart Opera: UK premiere
- interval
- Symphonie fantastique(50 mins)
Performers
- Alisa Weilersteincello
- Joshua Weilersteinconductor
Thu 20 Jul 2017
- 17:45Imperial College Union
Matthew Sweet introduces the music of John Williams.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Celebrate the 85th birthday of one of the world鈥檚 favourite film composers in an evening of big emotions and even bigger melodies.
Celebrate the 85th birthday of one of the world鈥檚 favourite film composers in an evening of big emotions and even bigger melodies.
Programme
- Raiders March from 'Raiders of the Lost Ark'(5 mins)
- Overture to 'Goodbye, Mr. Chips'(4 mins)
- Main Theme from 'Jaws'(3 mins)
- March from 'Superman'(4 mins)
- Suite for Cello and Orchestra from Memoirs of a Geisha: No. 1 Sayuri's Theme(5 mins)
- The Tale of Viktor Navorski from 'The Terminal'(4 mins)
- Dartmoor, 1912 from 'War Horse'(7 mins)
- 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher鈥檚 Stone' - Hedwig's Theme(5 mins)
- A Child鈥檚 Tale: Suite from the BFG(5 mins)
- Flying Theme from 'E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial'(4 mins)
- interval
- Suite from J.F.K., 1st mvt: Theme from J.F.K(4 mins)
- Prayer for Peace from 'Munich'(4 mins)
- Dry Your Tears, Afrika from 'Amistad'(4 mins)
- Devil's Dance from 'The Witches of Eastwick'(5 mins)
- Escapades (No. 3) for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra from 'Catch me if you Can'(5 mins)
- March of the Resistance from 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'(2 mins)
- Rey's Theme from 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens'(3 mins)
- Main Title from 'Star Wars: A New Hope'(4 mins)
Performers
- Katie Derhampresenter
- Jamal Aliyevcello
- Annelien Van Wauweclarinet
- Jess Gillampresenter
- Keith Lockhartconductor
- Haringey Vox Choirchildren's choir
- Choir of Music Centre Londonchildren's choir
Composers
Fri 21 Jul 2017
- 17:45Imperial College Union
An introduction to the music in tonight's Prom with Flora Willson.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Beethoven鈥檚 only opera is a passionate musical protest against political oppression that premiered in the wake of the French Revolution. Stuart Skelton stars as the imprisoned Florestan, with soprano Ricarda Merbeth as Leonore. Juanjo Mena conducts.
Beethoven鈥檚 only opera is a passionate musical protest against political oppression that premiered in the wake of the French Revolution. Stuart Skelton stars as the imprisoned Florestan, with soprano Ricarda Merbeth as Leonore. Juanjo Mena conducts.
Programme
- Fidelio(108 mins)(concert performance; sung in German)
Performers
- Stuart SkeltonFlorestan
- Ricarda MerbethLeonore
- James CreswellRocco
- Louise AlderMarzelline
- Benjamin HulettJaquino
- Detlef RothDon Pizarro
- David SoarDon Fernando
- Juanjo Menaconductor
Composers
Sat 22 Jul 2017
- 12:30Stage @TheDock
The 蜜芽传媒 Proms travels to Hull for a performance of music inspired by water. Look out over the Humber while listening to works by Handel, Telemann, Mendelssohn and others, performed by Nicholas McGegan and the Royal Northern Sinfonia.
The 蜜芽传媒 Proms travels to Hull for a performance of music inspired by water. Look out over the Humber while listening to works by Handel, Telemann, Mendelssohn and others, performed by Nicholas McGegan and the Royal Northern Sinfonia.
Programme
- Water Music 鈥� overture(8 mins)
- Summer Night on the River(5 mins)
- Water Music 鈥� Suite No. 3 in G major(12 mins)
- RIVER(3 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: first concert performance
- Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage(12 mins)
- Na茂s 鈥� overture(5 mins)
- Sea Sketches 鈥撀燞igh Wind
- Sea Sketches 鈥� Calm Sea in Summer(10 mins)
- Water Music 鈥� Suite No. 2 in D Major(12 mins)
Performers
- Nicholas McGeganconductor
- 13:30Imperial College Union
Join professional musicians for the first Proms Scratch Orchestra & Chorus and create a piece of music inspired by tonight鈥檚 Prom. You don鈥檛 need to be able to read music, and all abilities are welcome. Open to ages 16-plus.
- 15:00Stage @TheDock
The 蜜芽传媒 Proms travels to Hull for a performance of music inspired by water. Look out over the Humber while listening to works by Handel, Telemann, Mendelssohn and others, performed by Nicholas McGegan and the Royal Northern Sinfonia.
The 蜜芽传媒 Proms travels to Hull for a performance of music inspired by water. Look out over the Humber while listening to works by Handel, Telemann, Mendelssohn and others, performed by Nicholas McGegan and the Royal Northern Sinfonia.
Programme
- Water Music 鈥� overture(8 mins)
- Summer Night on the River(5 mins)
- Water Music 鈥� Suite No. 3 in G major(11 mins)
- RIVER(3 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: first concert performance
- Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage(12 mins)
- Na茂s 鈥� overture(5 mins)
- Sea Sketches 鈥撀燞igh Wind
- Sea Sketches 鈥� Calm Sea in Summer(10 mins)
- Water Music 鈥� Suite No. 2 in D Major(12 mins)
Performers
- Nicholas McGeganconductor
- 17:30Stage @TheDock
The 蜜芽传媒 Proms travels to Hull for a performance of music inspired by water. Look out over the Humber while listening to works by Handel, Telemann, Mendelssohn and others, performed by Nicholas McGegan and the Royal Northern Sinfonia.
The 蜜芽传媒 Proms travels to Hull for a performance of music inspired by water. Look out over the Humber while listening to works by Handel, Telemann, Mendelssohn and others, performed by Nicholas McGegan and the Royal Northern Sinfonia.
Programme
- Water Music 鈥� overture(8 mins)
- Summer Night on the River(5 mins)
- Water Music 鈥� Suite No. 3 in G major(11 mins)
- RIVER(3 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: first concert performance
- Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage(12 mins)
- Na茂s 鈥� overture(5 mins)
- Sea Sketches 鈥撀燞igh Wind
- Sea Sketches 鈥� Calm Sea in Summer(10 mins)
- Water Music 鈥� Suite No. 2 in D Major(12 mins)
Performers
- Nicholas McGeganconductor
- 17:45Imperial College Union
Readings inspired by Napoleon Bonaparte, to whom Beethoven originally dedicated his 'Eroica' Symphony.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The Aurora Orchestra is back, again performing a classic work from memory. This year, with the help of presenter Tom Service, they explore Beethoven鈥檚 鈥楨roica鈥� Symphony 鈥� the first Romantic symphony 鈥� in an event that鈥檚 part concert, part lecture.
The Aurora Orchestra is back, again performing a classic work from memory. This year, with the help of presenter Tom Service, they explore Beethoven鈥檚 鈥楨roica鈥� Symphony 鈥� the first Romantic symphony 鈥� in an event that鈥檚 part concert, part lecture.
Programme
- Symphony No. 3 with live excerpts(25 mins)Tom Service and Nicholas Collon introduce Beethoven's Symphony No. 3, with live excerpts
- Metamorphosen(27 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, 鈥楨roica鈥�(47 mins)
Performers
- Tom Servicepresenter
- Nicholas Collonconductor
Composers
Sun 23 Jul 2017
- 12:00Imperial College Union
Ahead of this afternoon's Prom, a chance to see the first Ten Pieces film.
- 14:00Royal Albert Hall
Proms founder-conductor Sir Henry Wood is on a mission to find out what sparks musical inspiration. Join him to discover how nature, history, literature and art have all inspired composers to create musical masterpieces. Perfect for all the family.
Proms founder-conductor Sir Henry Wood is on a mission to find out what sparks musical inspiration. Join him to discover how nature, history, literature and art have all inspired composers to create musical masterpieces. Perfect for all the family.
Programme
- Fanfare for the Common Man(3 mins)
- The Music Makers(2 mins)
- The Magic Flute (Overture)(6 mins)
- Pictures at an Exhibition (orch. Maurice Ravel)(2 mins)
- D鈥檜n matin de printemps(5 mins)
- Symphony - Finale: Banjara (excerpt)(7 mins)
- interval
- Gloria in D major, RV 589(2 mins)
- Fantasia on British Sea-Songs - Jack鈥檚 the Lad (Hornpipe)(2 mins)
- Henry V Suite - No 1. Overture(1 mins)(extract)
- Henry V Suite - No 3. Charge and Battle(5 mins)(extract)
- No Place Like(4 mins)蜜芽传媒 Commission: world premiere
- Der H枚lle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen (The Magic Flute)(3 mins)
- Pines of Rome(5 mins)
- Fantasia on British Sea-Songs - Jack鈥檚 the Lad (Hornpipe)(1 mins)
Performers
- Kathryn Leweksoprano
- Jess Gillamsaxophone
- Gaurav Mazumdarsitar
- Jessica Cottisconductor
- Rory KinnearSir Henry Wood
- Ellis GeorgeEmma
- Ivanno JeremiahHenry V
- Louis WalwynDan
- 16:00Imperial College Union
A special screening of the second Ten Pieces film.
- 18:00Royal Albert Hall
Proms founder-conductor Sir Henry Wood is on a mission to find out what sparks musical inspiration. Join him to discover how nature, history, literature and art have all inspired composers to create musical masterpieces. Perfect for all the family.
Proms founder-conductor Sir Henry Wood is on a mission to find out what sparks musical inspiration. Join him to discover how nature, history, literature and art have all inspired composers to create musical masterpieces. Perfect for all the family.
Programme
- Fanfare for the Common Man(3 mins)
- The Music Makers(2 mins)
- The Magic Flute (Overture)(6 mins)
- Pictures at an Exhibition (orch. Maurice Ravel)(2 mins)
- D鈥檜n matin de printemps(5 mins)
- Symphony - Finale: Banjara (excerpt)(7 mins)
- interval
- Gloria in D major, RV 589(2 mins)
- Fantasia on British Sea-Songs - Jack鈥檚 the Lad (Hornpipe)(2 mins)
- Henry V Suite - No 1. Overture(1 mins)(extract)
- Henry V Suite - No 3. Charge and Battle(5 mins)(extract)
- No Place Like(4 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: world premiere
- Der H枚lle Rache kocht in meinem Herzen (The Magic Flute)(3 mins)
- Pines of Rome(5 mins)
- Fantasia on British Sea-Songs - Jack鈥檚 the Lad (Hornpipe) - extract(1 mins)
Performers
- Gaurav Mazumdarsitar
- Kathryn Leweksoprano
- Jess Gillamsaxophone
- Rory KinnearSir Henry Wood
- Ellis GeorgeEmma
- Ivanno JeremiahHenry V
- Louis WalwynDan
- Jessica Cottisconductor
Mon 24 Jul 2017
- 13:00Cadogan Hall
Mozart鈥檚 sunny Clarinet Quintet sits alongside Webern鈥檚 passionate Langsamer Satz in this concert by two current 蜜芽传媒 New Generation Artists. The programme also features a world premiere by Laurent Durupt written especially for the Van Kuijik Quartet
Mozart鈥檚 sunny Clarinet Quintet sits alongside Webern鈥檚 passionate Langsamer Satz in this concert by two current 蜜芽传媒 New Generation Artists. The programme also features a world premiere by Laurent Durupt written especially for the Van Kuijik Quartet
Programme
- Langsamer Satz(11 mins)
- Grids for Greed(10 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: world premiere
- Clarinet Quintet in A major, K 581(32 mins)
Performers
- Annelien Van Wauweclarinet
- 17:45Imperial College Union
Ahead of tonight's recreation of his 500th Prom, an introduction to the career of Malcolm Sargent.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Marking 50 years since the death of Malcolm Sargent, Sir Andrew Davis and the 蜜芽传媒 SO recreate Sargent鈥檚 500th Prom. With music by Elgar, Holst, Walton and Berlioz, as well as Schumann鈥檚 mercurial Piano Concerto, with Beatrice Rana as soloist.
Marking 50 years since the death of Malcolm Sargent, Sir Andrew Davis and the 蜜芽传媒 SO recreate Sargent鈥檚 500th Prom. With music by Elgar, Holst, Walton and Berlioz, as well as Schumann鈥檚 mercurial Piano Concerto, with Beatrice Rana as soloist.
Programme
- The National Anthem (arr. Wood)(3 mins)
- Overture 'Le carnaval romain'(9 mins)
- Piano Concerto in A minor(34 mins)
- interval
- Overture 鈥楥ockaigne (In London Town)鈥�(14 mins)
- Fa莽ade, Suite No. 1
- Fa莽ade Suite No. 2 ( No 5, Popular Song)(14 mins)
- The Perfect Fool(11 mins)
- On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring(6 mins)
- The Young Person鈥檚 Guide to the Orchestra(8 mins)
Performers
- Beatrice Ranapiano
- Sir Andrew Davisconductor
Tue 25 Jul 2017
- 16:45Imperial College Union
An introduction to the music in tonight's Prom with Kate Kennedy, Tony Palmer and Martin Handley.
- 18:30Royal Albert Hall
John Wilson directs the 蜜芽传媒 SSO in this all-English programme. Holst鈥檚 vividly atmospheric The Planets is set against the mellow loveliness of Vaughan Williams鈥檚 Symphony No. 9 鈥� the last that the composer would write.
John Wilson directs the 蜜芽传媒 SSO in this all-English programme. Holst鈥檚 vividly atmospheric The Planets is set against the mellow loveliness of Vaughan Williams鈥檚 Symphony No. 9 鈥� the last that the composer would write.
Programme
- Symphony No. 9 in E minor(34 mins)
- interval
- The Planets(50 mins)
Performers
- John Wilsonconductor
- CBSO Youth Chorus (female voices)
Composers
- 22:15Royal Albert Hall
A celebration of the extraordinary career of Scott Walker, whose music has influenced artists from David Bowie to Leonard Cohen. Jules Buckley and the Heritage Orchestra pay tribute, with star guests including Jarvis Cocker and John Grant.
Wed 26 Jul 2017
- 17:45Imperial College Union
First in a three-part series in which pianist and broadcaster David Owen Norris explores a particular musical theme connected with the following Prom.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Drama is at the heart of a Prom that moves from the psychological drama of Liszt鈥檚 Hamlet to the vivid portraits of Mussorgsky鈥檚 Pictures at an Exhibition. Plus Steven Osborne joins Ilan Volkov and the 蜜芽传媒 SSO for a Julian Anderson world premiere.
Drama is at the heart of a Prom that moves from the psychological drama of Liszt鈥檚 Hamlet to the vivid portraits of Mussorgsky鈥檚 Pictures at an Exhibition. Plus Steven Osborne joins Ilan Volkov and the 蜜芽传媒 SSO for a Julian Anderson world premiere.
Programme
- Hamlet(10 mins)
- The Imaginary Museum(25 mins)蜜芽传媒 co-commission with the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra and Sydney Symphony Orchestra: world premiere
- interval
- From the Cradle to the Grave(14 mins)
- Pictures at an Exhibition (orch. Maurice Ravel)(34 mins)
Performers
- Steven Osbornepiano
- Ilan Volkovconductor
Thu 27 Jul 2017
- 17:45Imperial College Union
Composer Mark Simpson in conversation with Kate Molleson.
Part ofProms 2017 - 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Life and death collide in a Prom that explores what lies beyond human existence. Tchaikovsky鈥檚 passionate final symphony dares to face death with hope, while Mark Simpson鈥檚 critically acclaimed The Immortal takes inspiration from Victorian seances.
Life and death collide in a Prom that explores what lies beyond human existence. Tchaikovsky鈥檚 passionate final symphony dares to face death with hope, while Mark Simpson鈥檚 critically acclaimed The Immortal takes inspiration from Victorian seances.
Programme
- The Immortal(34 mins)London premiere
- interval
- Symphony No. 6 in B minor, 鈥楶ath茅tique鈥�(46 mins)
Performers
- Christopher Purvesbaritone
- Juanjo Menaconductor
Composers
Part ofProms 2017
Fri 28 Jul 2017
- 17:45Imperial College Union
Join professional musicians for a family-friendly introduction to tonight鈥檚 Prom. Bring your instrument and join in! Suitable for all the family (ages 7-plus).
- 17:45Imperial College Union
Explore epic sea journeys in history with Edith Hall and Sir Barry Cunliffe.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
James Gaffigan and the 蜜芽传媒 Symphony Orchestra take you on a journey from the exotic oceans of Rimsky-Korsakov鈥檚 Scheherazade to the Siren-filled waters of 蜜芽传媒r鈥檚 Odyssey and the stormy seas of Korngold鈥檚 stirring film score for The Sea Hawk.
James Gaffigan and the 蜜芽传媒 Symphony Orchestra take you on a journey from the exotic oceans of Rimsky-Korsakov鈥檚 Scheherazade to the Siren-filled waters of 蜜芽传媒r鈥檚 Odyssey and the stormy seas of Korngold鈥檚 stirring film score for The Sea Hawk.
Programme
- The Sea Hawk 鈥� overture(6 mins)
- Sirens(33 mins)UK premiere
- interval
- Scheherazade(45 mins)
Performers
- Hannah Holgerssonsoprano
- Ida Falk Winlandsoprano
- James Gaffiganconductor
Sat 29 Jul 2017
- 12:00Royal Albert Hall
The 蜜芽传媒鈥檚 first ever Relaxed Prom is suitable for children and adults with autism, sensory and communication impairments and learning disabilities as well as individuals who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind and partially sighted.
- 17:45Imperial College Union
Inspired by tonight's performance of David Sawer's The Greatest Happiness Principle, the second in a series of talks about mood and emotion in art and literature, with Charlotte Mendelson.
Part ofProms 2017 - 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Stephen Hough is the soloist for Brahms鈥檚 turbulent, rule-breaking First Piano Concerto. Its emotional intensity is tempered by the graceful elegance of Haydn鈥檚 Symphony No. 99 and the dancing energy of David Sawer鈥檚 The Greatest Happiness Principle.
Stephen Hough is the soloist for Brahms鈥檚 turbulent, rule-breaking First Piano Concerto. Its emotional intensity is tempered by the graceful elegance of Haydn鈥檚 Symphony No. 99 and the dancing energy of David Sawer鈥檚 The Greatest Happiness Principle.
Programme
- Piano Concerto No 1 in D minor(49 mins)
- interval
- The Greatest Happiness Principle(14 mins)
- Symphony No. 99 in E flat major(25 mins)
Performers
- Sir Stephen Houghpiano
- Mark Wigglesworthconductor
Composers
Sun 30 Jul 2017
- 10:00Royal Albert Hall
Join Mary King, members of the 蜜芽传媒 Singers and 蜜芽传媒 National Orchestra of Wales to sing excerpts from Beethoven鈥檚 Symphony No. 9. Experience in sight-reading or a knowledge of the piece is an advantage but not essential. Suitable for ages 16-plus.
- 17:15Imperial College Union
A literary complement to the music in tonight鈥檚 Prom, with Lawrence Norfolk.
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Freedom, hope and brotherhood are the notions that underpin both Beethoven鈥檚 Ninth Symphony and Sir James MacMillan鈥檚 new choral work A European Requiem 鈥� a plea for unity in a troubled world. Xian Zhang and the 蜜芽传媒 NOW perform this European premiere.
Freedom, hope and brotherhood are the notions that underpin both Beethoven鈥檚 Ninth Symphony and Sir James MacMillan鈥檚 new choral work A European Requiem 鈥� a plea for unity in a troubled world. Xian Zhang and the 蜜芽传媒 NOW perform this European premiere.
Programme
- A European Requiem(43 mins)European premiere
- interval
- Symphony No. 9 in D minor, 鈥楥horal鈥�(65 mins)
Performers
- Erin Wallsoprano
- Sonia Prinamezzo-soprano
- Iestyn Daviescounter-tenor
- Simon O鈥橬eilltenor
- Jacques Imbrailobaritone
- Xian Zhangconductor
Composers
Mon 31 Jul 2017
- 13:00Cadogan Hall
Finnish folk meets Baroque in a concert exploring song and dance. Finland鈥檚 greatest soprano Anu Komsi joins pioneering violinist Kreeta-Maria Kentala and her fellow musicians for music from traditional weddings songs to works by Corelli.
- 17:30Imperial College Union
From the 蜜芽传媒 archive, a film exploring the life and music of Monteverdi.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Monteverdi鈥檚 1610 Vespers is a choral masterpiece of unprecedented musical scope and audacious beauty. Director Rapha毛l Pichon marks the composer鈥檚 450th anniversary in a performance by dynamic French ensemble Pygmalion in its Proms debut.
Monteverdi鈥檚 1610 Vespers is a choral masterpiece of unprecedented musical scope and audacious beauty. Director Rapha毛l Pichon marks the composer鈥檚 450th anniversary in a performance by dynamic French ensemble Pygmalion in its Proms debut.
Programme
- Vespers of 1610(100 mins)
Performers
- Giuseppina Bridellisoprano
- Eva Za茂cikmezzo-soprano
- Magnus Stavelandtenor
- Virgile Ancelybass
- Renaud Bresbass
- Rapha毛l Pichondirector
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Tue 1 Aug 2017
- 17:45Imperial College Union
An introduction to the music in tonight's Prom with Martin Handley.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Filled with frogs, locusts, hailstones and rivers of blood, Israel in Egypt is one of Handel鈥檚 most dramatic oratorios, demanding greater virtuosity than ever before. William Christie conducts the Orchestra and Choir of the Age of Enlightenment.
Filled with frogs, locusts, hailstones and rivers of blood, Israel in Egypt is one of Handel鈥檚 most dramatic oratorios, demanding greater virtuosity than ever before. William Christie conducts the Orchestra and Choir of the Age of Enlightenment.
Programme
- Israel in Egypt(129 mins)(original 1739 version)
Performers
- Zo毛 Brookshawsoprano
- Rowan Piercesoprano
- Christopher Lowreycounter-tenor
- Jeremy Buddtenor
- Dingle Yandellbass-baritone
- Callum Thorpebass
- William Christieconductor
Composers
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