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Prom 61 - Fitkin, Beethoven

Afternoon Concert Proms 2011 Repeats

A Prom in which David Robertson conducts vocal soloists, the 91热爆 SO and Chorus. Graham Fitkin: Cello Concerto (soloist: Yo-Yo Ma). Beethoven: Symphony No 9.

With Penny Gore

Proms featured artist Yo-Yo Ma takes centre stage with a new work conceived especially for him by British composer Graham Fitkin. Then the 91热爆 SO's Principal Guest Conductor, David Robertson, directs the traditional annual Proms performance of Beethoven's Ninth, perhaps the richest, most provocative statement in the symphonic canon. An impressive team of soloists joins massed choruses to project the finale's optimistic vision of hard-won triumph over adversity.

Presented by Martin Handley

Graham Fitkin: Cello Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, 'Choral'

Christine Brewer (soprano)
Karen Cargill (mezzo-soprano)
Toby Spence (tenor)
Iain Paterson (bass-baritone)

91热爆 Symphony Chorus
Philharmonia Chorus
91热爆 Symphony Orchestra
David Robertson (conductor).

2 hours

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Fri 2 Sep 2011 14:30
91热爆 Radio 3

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  • Prom 61: 91热爆 SO

    • Graham Fitkin

      Concerto for cello and orchestra

      Conductor: David ROBERTSON Performer: Yo Yo MA - Cello Performer: 91热爆 S O.

    • Ludwig van Beethoven

      Symphony no. 9 in D minor Op.125 (Choral)

      Conductor: David ROBERTSON Performer: Christine BREWER - Soprano Performer: Iain PATERSON - Bass Performer: Karen CARGILL - Mezzo-soprano Performer: Toby SPENCE - Tenor Performer: 91热爆 S O. Performer: 91热爆 Symphony Chorus

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  • Fri 2 Sep 2011 14:30
    91热爆 Radio 3