Highlights from the First Night of the Proms
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances from the UK and beyond, including highlights the First Night of the Proms.
Elizabeth Alker showcases the best performances by 麻豆社 orchestras, choirs, ensembles and other great performing groups from Europe and around the globe.
We begin the programme with highlights from the the 2025 First Night of the Proms. The 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra and conductor Sakari Oramo perform Sibelius鈥檚 Violin Concerto with soloist Lisa Batiashvili. We will also hear British classics from Bliss and Vaughan Williams.
Elsewhere, we will hear performances from the Regensburg Early Music Festival. Today, The Beggar鈥檚 Ensemble play music by Joseph-Nicolas-Pancrace, Jean-Marie Leclair and Jean-Philippe Rameau. There is also a spotlight on alumni of Radio 3's prestigious New Generation Artists scheme across the week with performances from guitarist Sean Shibe, pianist Beatrice Rana and tenor Allan Clayton, who features in this evening's Prom.
Jean Sibelius
Violin Concerto in D minor
Lisa Batiashvili (violin)
麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramo (conductor)
Johannes Brahms
Piano Sonata No. 2 in F sharp minor
Beatrice Rana (piano)
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Sancta civitas
麻豆社 Symphony Chorus
London Youth Choirs
麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra
Sakari Oramo (conductor)
Joseph-Nicolas-Pancrace Royer
Ritournelle, from 'Phyrrus'
The Beggar鈥檚 Ensemble
Augustin Lusson (violin and direction)
Agust铆n Barrios Mangor茅
La Catedral
Sean Shibe (guitar)
To listen to this programme (using most smart speakers) just say "Ask 麻豆社 Sounds to play Classical Live".
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Arthur Bliss
Birthday Fanfare for Sir Henry Wood
Orchestra: 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sakari Oramo. -
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Felix Mendelssohn
Overture 'The Hebrides' ('Fingal's Cave')
Orchestra: 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sakari Oramo. -
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Jean Sibelius
Violin Concerto in D minor
Performer: Lisa Batiashvili. Orchestra: 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sakari Oramo. -
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Johannes Brahms
Piano Sonata No. 2 in F sharp minor, op. 2
Performer: Beatrice Rana. -
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Errollyn Wallen
The Elements
Orchestra: 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sakari Oramo. -
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
Sancta Civitas
Singer: Caspar Singh. Singer: Gerald Finley. Choir: 麻豆社 Singers. Choir: 麻豆社 Symphony Chorus. Choir: London Youth Choirs. Orchestra: 麻豆社 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sakari Oramo. -
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Joseph-Nicolas-Pancrace Royer
Ritournelle, from 'Phyrrus'
Performer: Augustin Lusson. Ensemble: The Beggar鈥檚 Ensemble. -
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Jean鈥怣arie Leclair
Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 7 No. 1
Performer: Augustin Lusson. Ensemble: The Beggar鈥檚 Ensemble. -
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Agust铆n Barrios Mangor茅
La Catedral
Performer: Sean Shibe. -
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Eric Coates
London Calling
Orchestra: 麻豆社 Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: John Wilson.- White Line.
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Ralph Vaughan Williams
On Wenlock Edge for tenor and piano quintet
Performer: Tom Poster. Performer: Elena Urioste. Performer: Savitri Grier. Performer: Rosalind Ventris. Performer: Laura van der Heijden. Singer: Allan Clayton. Ensemble: Kaleidoscope Chamber Collective.
Broadcast
- Mon 21 Jul 2025 13:00麻豆社 Radio 3