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BBC Proms 1996

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A first appearance at the Proms for Russia's newest orchestra - a virtuoso band founded by pianist and conductor Mikhail Pletnev. Russian music dominates tonight's programme from the Royal Albert Hall, London, from Lyadov's richly atmospheric fairy-tale tone poems to a forthright and inspiring Shostakovich symphony written soon after the death of Stalin. Michael Collins plays Mozart's concerto on the basset clarinet, the instrument for which it was intended.

Michael Collins (basset clarinet), Russian National Orchestra, conductor Mikhail Pletnev

Lyadov Baba-Yaga; The Enchanted Lake; Kikimora

Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A, K622

7.50 What's in a Name?
Gerard McBurney investigates the web of ciphers, initials and allusions in Shostakovich's tenth symphony.

8.10 Shostakovich Symphony No 10

Contributors

Basset Clarinettist:
Michael Collins
Musicians:
Russian National Orchestra
Conductor:
Mikhail Pletnev
Speaker (What's in a Name?):
Gerard McBurney
Source: Radio Times

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