Prom 49 Part One
Saturday 20 August 2005 19:30-19:55 (Radio 3)
Live from the Royal Albert Hall, presented by Rob Cowan.
The annual performance of Beethoven's monumental choral symphony (after the interval) is paired this year with the UK premiere of a colourful work for large orchestra by Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina. After its Boston premiere, also conducted by Kurt Masur, critics praised its 'gorgeous orchestration' and fascinating combinations of percussion.
Playlist:
Sofia Gubaidulina: The Light of the End (UK premiere)
Christiane Libor (soprano)
Jean Rigby (mezzo-soprano)
Thomas Studebaker (tenor)
Hanno Müller-Brachmann (bass-baritone)
Finchley Children's Music Group
London Philharmonic Choir
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Kurt Masur (conductor)
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