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Sun 2 Aug 2015
- 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 麻豆社 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 麻豆社 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麻豆社 commission: world premiere
- Symphony No. 6 in F major, 鈥楶astoral鈥�(40 mins)
Performers
- 麻豆社 Proms Youth Ensemble
- Francesco Piemontesipiano
- Nicholas Collonconductor
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 麻豆社 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 麻豆社 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)麻豆社 co-commission: European premiere
Performers
- Eric Whitacreconductor
Mon 10 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
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 麻豆社 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 麻豆社 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
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.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra celebrates Sibelius鈥檚 150th anniversary with a programme comprising his 'Finlandia' and Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2.
The 麻豆社 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
- 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
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 麻豆社 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 麻豆社 Four on Friday 21 August.
Daniel Barenboim returns to the 麻豆社 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 麻豆社 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
Fri 21 Aug 2015
- 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
Also part ofProms 2015
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
Sun 30 Aug 2015
- 15:30Royal Albert Hall
Sir David Attenborough presents this Prom exploring 'Doctor Who' composer Murray Gold鈥檚 music for the groundbreaking 麻豆社 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 麻豆社 TV series 'Life Story' 鈥� with live score and breathtaking footage from the series.
Programme
- Music for 麻豆社 TV's 'Life Story' series
Performers
- Sir David Attenboroughpresenter
- Jeremy Holland-Smithconductor
Composers
Mon 31 Aug 2015
- 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.
