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BBC Proms 2000

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London.
Sullivan's centenary is celebrated at the Proms with a rare chance to hear a reconstruction of the "lost" cello concerto and works by those of his contemporaries he most admired.

Paul Watkins (cello), BBC SO, conductor Charles Mackerras

Sullivan Overture: Macbeth; Cello Concerto (reconstr Mackerras)

Schubert Rosamunde: Ballet Music I and II

8.20 Twenty Minutes: More Matter: 2: On the Edge and Car Talk
Selections from the collected essays of John Updike.

8.40 Mendelssohn Overture: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Schumann Symphony No 4 in D minor

(Repeated Friday 2pm)

Contributors

Cellist:
Paul Watkins
Musicians:
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Conductor:
Charles Mackerras
Author (More Matter):
John Updike
Source: Radio Times

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