2009 BBC Proms Preview Evening

Synopsis

Petroc Trelawny presents an essential guide to the 2009 Proms season on Radio 3. With guests Deborah Bull and AC Grayling who pick their highlights of the season, as well as music from mezzo-soprano Christine Rice, cellist Natalie Clein and pianist Ashley Wass.

Plus information on all the associated Proms events, including how to join in with the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.

Sibelius: Symphony No. 1 (Scherzo)
Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
Mariss Jansons, conductor

Stravinsky: Rite of Spring (Sacrificial Dance)
Kirov Orchestra
Valery Gergiev, conductor

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Brahms: Zigeunderlieder 1 & 2
Christine Rice, mezzo-soprano
Ashley Wass, piano

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Mendelssohn: Song without Words Op. 38 No. 6
Ashley Wass, piano

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Brahms: Zigeunderlieder 6, 7 & 8
Christine Rice, mezzo-soprano
Ashley Wass, piano

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 (extract)
West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Daniel Barenboim, conductor

Birtwistle: Silbury Air (opening)
London Sinfonietta
Elgar Howarth, conductor

Macmillan: Seven Last Words (Woman behold thy son!)
Polyphony
London Chamber Orchestra
Stephen Layton, director
James Macmillan, conductor

Mahler: Symphony No. 6 (2nd movement, Scherzo)
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Georg Solti, conductor

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Bach: Suite No. 1 in G, BWV 1007 (Prelude)
Natalie Clein, cello

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Fyfe Dangerfield: Eggshell Walker
Natalie Clein, cello

Elgar: In the South
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Andrew Davis, conductor

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Casals: Song of the Birds
Natalie Clein, cello

Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 3 'Scottish' (2nd movement, Vivace)
London Classical Players
Roger Norrington, conductor

Stravinsky: Firebird (Berceuse, 2nd tableau)
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Simon Rattle, conductor

Broadcast

1. Thu 16 Jul 2009
   19:00
   BBC Radio 3