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BBC Proms 2002

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From the Royal Albert Hall, London.
The first of two concerts from the Dutch orchestra, with works composed for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes and Respighi's sumptuous evocation of the Eternal City. Presented by Stephanie Hughes.

Sonia Ganassi (mezzo), Kenneth Tarver (tenor), Michele Pertusi (bass), Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, conductor Vassily Sinaisky

Stravinsky Pulcinella

7.40 Twenty Minutes: Poetry Proms
Jo Shapcott presents another poetry event from the Serpentine Gallery. Poets Sean O'Brien and Julie O'Callaghan read new work in response to the Proms themes of Spain and the Old Testament.

8.00 Rossini, arr Respighi La Boutique Fantastique

Respighi Pini di RomaÂ

(Repeated Friday 2pm)

Contributors

Presenter:
Stephanie Hughes
Mezzo:
Sonia Ganassi
Tenor:
Kenneth Tarver
Bass:
Michele Pertusi
Musicians:
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Conductor:
Vassily Sinaisky
Presenter (Twenty Minutes):
Jo Shapcott
Poet/Reader (Twenty Minutes):
Sean O'Brien
Poet/Reader (Twenty Minutes):
Julie O'Callaghan
Source: Radio Times

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