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Ravel's Piano Concerto for the Left Hand

Nicholas McCarthy, the world鈥檚 only professional one-handed concert pianist, makes his Proms debut alongside the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in a concert of 20th-century classics.

The world鈥檚 only professional one-handed concert pianist, Nicholas McCarthy, makes his Proms debut playing Ravel鈥檚 jazz-infused virtuosic piece alongside the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and their new chief conductor, Mark Wigglesworth. Walton鈥檚 landmark First Symphony and Shostakovich鈥檚 jovial Suite for Variety Orchestra, packed with tunes from the composer鈥檚 music for ballet, theatre and cinema, also feature on this programme of 20th-century classics.

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1 hour, 50 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Petroc Trelawny
Musician Nicholas McCarthy
Orchestra Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Mark Wigglesworth
Director Helen Mansfield
Producer Hattie McCall Davies

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