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BBC Proms 99

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The visionary orchestral music of one of Finland's leading composers is heard at the Proms for the first time and contrasted with Beethoven's glorification of human achievement, while Mendelssohn's concerto adds a dash of pure Romantic bravura.

Jean-Yves Thibaudet (piano), Scottish Chamber Orchestra, conductor Joseph Swensen

Einojuhani Rautavaara Autumn Gardens (first performance)

Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No 1 in G minor

8.25 Summer Pleasures
In the first of a new series in which writers describe a summer pleasure, Brian Aldiss talks about stargazing.

8.45 Beethoven Symphony No 3 in E flat (Eroica)

(Repeated Thursday 2pm)

Contributors

Pianist:
Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Musicians:
Scottish Chamber Orchestra
Conductor:
Joseph Swensen
Speaker (Summer Pleasures):
Brian Aldiss
Source: Radio Times

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