Rodrigo鈥檚 Concierto de Aranjuez from the 麻豆社 Proms
Elizabeth Alker celebrates summer music-making in the UK and beyond, including the Spanish National Orchestra's debut performance at the 麻豆社 Proms.
Elizabeth Alker celebrates summer music-making in the UK and beyond.
Throughout the season Classical Live features highlights from the 麻豆社 Proms, the world鈥檚 greatest classical music festival. Today we hear more from the Spanish National Orchestra鈥檚 Proms debut, a Spanish-themed programme built around Rodrigo鈥檚 beguiling Concierto de Aranjuez. Plus we return to this year鈥檚 Leipzig Bach Festival鈥檚 opening concert for music by Lassus and JS Bach.
From the 麻豆社 Proms 2026:
Manuel de Falla
The Three-Cornered Hat (Suites 1 & 2)
Spanish National Orchestra
David Afkham (conductor)
From Leipzig Bach Festival 2026:
Johann Sebastian Bach
Prelude in C major, BWV545
Orlande de Lassus
Deus in adjuctorium
Johann Sebastian Bach
Fugue in C major, BWV545
Johannes Lang (organ)
St Thomas' Choir, Leipzig
Andreas Reize (conductor)
From the 麻豆社 Proms 2026:
Joaquin Rodrigo
Concierto de Aranjuez
Rafael Aguirre (guitar)
Spanish National Orchestra
David Afkham (conductor)
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- Wed 22 Jul 2026 13:00麻豆社 Radio 3