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John Wilson conducts the Sinfonia of London

Another chance to hear John Wilson and the Sinfonia of London in Strauss's Die Fledermaus Overture and Korngold's Symphony. Francesca Chiejina joins them for Berg's Seven Songs.

From the 2021 91Èȱ¬ Proms: Another chance to hear John Wilson conduct the Sinfonia of London in Strauss's Die Fledermaus Overture and Korngold's Symphony. Francesca Chiejina joins them for Berg's Seven Songs.

From the Royal Albert Hall, London
Presented by Petroc Trelawny.

Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus – overture
Alban Berg: Seven Early Songs
Maurice Ravel: La valse

INTERVAL: Petroc Trelawny talks to Gavin Plumley about Korngold and his world.

Erich Korngold: Symphony in F sharp

Francesca Chiejina, (soprano)
Sinfonia of London, John Wilson (conductor)

Another chance to hear The Sinfonia of London make its much-anticipated official concert debut under John Wilson, who re-established the ensemble in 2018. Following on from their award-winning recording, this orchestral ‘army of generals’ brings with it Korngold’s stirring, filmic Symphony in F sharp. It’s part of a musical bird’s-eye view of 19th- and 20th-century Vienna that also includes the overture to Die Fledermaus and Ravel’s dizzying La valse.

2 hours

Music Played

  • Benjamin Britten

    A New Year Carol

    Performer: Catrin Finch. Choir: 91Èȱ¬ Singers. Conductor: Grace Rossiter.
  • Johann Strauss II

    Die Fledermaus - overture

    Orchestra: Sinfonia of London. Conductor: John Wilson.
  • Alban Berg

    Seven Early Songs

    Performer: Francesca Chiejina. Orchestra: Sinfonia of London. Conductor: John Wilson.
  • Maurice Ravel

    La Valse

    Orchestra: Sinfonia of London. Conductor: John Wilson.
  • Erich Wolfgang Korngold

    Symphony in F sharp major, Op.40

    Orchestra: Sinfonia of London. Conductor: John Wilson.

Broadcast

  • Christmas Eve 2021 20:40

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