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The Sunday Prom: Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra

The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra perform music inspired by the east, with portraits of the Queen of Sheba by Handel and Respighi. Also, a concerto by Gabriel Prokofiev.

The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra make their debut at the festival. Music inspired by the east colours the programme, with the sounds and scents of bazaars and seraglios, as well as portraits of the Queen of Sheba by both Handel and Respighi. Also, violin virtuoso Daniel Hope premieres a new concerto by the remarkable young composer Gabriel Prokofiev, grandson of the great Sergei Prokofiev.

Presented by Katie Derham.

2 hours, 5 minutes

Music Played

  • Mily Alexeyevich Balakirev

    Islamey – oriental fantasy (orch. Lyapunov)

    Orchestra: The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Sascha Goetzel.
  • Gustav Holst

    Beni Mora

    Orchestra: The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Sascha Goetzel.
  • Gabriel Prokofiev

    Violin Concerto

    Performer: Daniel Hope. Orchestra: The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Sascha Goetzel.
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Die Entführung aus dem Serail - overture

    Orchestra: The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Sascha Goetzel.
  • George Frideric Handel

    Solomon - The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (arr. Beecham)

    Orchestra: The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Sascha Goetzel.
  • Ottorino Respighi

    Belkis, Queen of Sheba

    Orchestra: The Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra. Conductor: Sascha Goetzel.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Katie Derham
Producer Peter Jones
Director Kriss Russman
Orchestra Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic
Conductor Sascha Goetzel
Musician Daniel Hope

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