91Èȱ¬

One of the most esteemed pianists of today, Sir Andras Schiff joins forces with fellow Hungarians in an exploration of two celebrated works of German Romanticism. Weber’s Der Freischütz (The Freeshooter) sees Romanticism take a supernatural turn when a huntsman makes a deal with the Devil. Schumann’s generous, poetic bravura work renegotiates the traditional relationship between soloist and orchestra in a concerto.

Andrew McGregor and musicologist Katy Hamilton introduce this Prom from the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Broadcast programme:
Weber Der Freischutz – overture
Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor
Brahms Zigeunerlieder Op. 112 No.4

Andras Schiff piano
Budapest Festival Orchestra
Ivan Fischer conductor

(Photo: Andras Schiff, Ivan Fischer and members of the Budapest Festival Orchestra at the 2023 91Èȱ¬ Proms. Credit: Mark Allan/91Èȱ¬)