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BBC Proms 1996

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Live. Peter Maxwell Davies's eagerly awaited new symphony receives its Proms premiere at the Royal Albert Hall, London, under the composer's baton in a programme echoing his links with northern lands: an overture by Nielsen, a tone poem by Sibelius, and the latter's powerful violin concerto - tonight a vehicle for a popular Proms soloist.

Tasmin Little (violin), Royal Philharmonic, conductor Peter Maxwell Davies

Nielsen Overture: Helios
Maxwell Davies Symphony No 6 (first London performance)
8.30 Poetry Proms
Scottish poet Robert Crawford reads from his work and his latest collection, Masculinity - in which he explores many aspects of that troubling concept. Recorded in St Machissi's College, Carnlargh.
8.50 Sibelius Violin Concerto; Lemminkainen's Return (Legends)

Contributors

Musicians:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor:
Peter Maxwell Davies
Violinist:
Tamsin Little
Poet/Reader:
Robert Crawford
Source: Radio Times

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