Prom 56: Henry Wood Tribute

31 Aug 2019, Royal Albert Hall

19:30 Sat 31 Aug 2019 Next Event

Proms 2019 Prom 56: Henry Wood Tribute

19:30 Sat 31 Aug 2019 Royal Albert Hall

This special concert explores the rich musical legacy of Proms-founder Henry Wood, who celebrates his 150th anniversary this year. A diverse programme of works premiered and championed by the conductor includes music by Wagner, Ravel and Ireland.

Programme

- - Maurice Ravel
  - Rapsodie espagnole(16 mins)Henry Wood Novelties: UK premiere, 1909
- - John Ireland
  - Piano Concerto(24 mins)Henry Wood Novelties: world premiere, 1930
- - interval
- - Dobrinka Tabakova
  - Timber & Steel(10 mins)91热爆 commission: world premiere
- - Claude Debussy
  - Pr茅ludes, Book 1 鈥� La cath茅drale engloutie (orch. Henry Wood)(6 mins)
- - Enrique Granados
  - 12 Danzas espa帽olas, Op 37 (orch. Henry Wood)(5 mins)
- - Richard Wagner
  - Wesendonck Lieder 鈥撀燭r盲ume (arr. Wood)(5 mins)
- - Percy Grainger
  - Handel in the Strand (arr. Henry Wood)(4 mins)
- - Maurice Ravel
  - La valse(12 mins)Henry Wood Novelties: UK premiere, 1921

Performers

Composers

About This Event

A 150th-anniversary tribute to Henry Wood, founder-conductor of the Proms, featuring works he premiered and arranged, and reflecting his wide musical tastes, from Wagner to John Ireland, Ravel to Percy Grainger.

Approx. end time: 21:50

Broadcast on 91热爆 Four on Sunday 1 September

Image: Bramwell Tovey 漏 Tyler Boye