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BBC Proms 1994

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

From the Royal Albert Hall, London.

Cristina Ortiz (piano), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy
Rimsky-Korsakov Skazka
Shostakovich Piano Concerto No 2

8.45 Philidor's Defence
Jon Speelman examines the relationship between music and chess as he delves into a world of strategy, harmony and passion.

9.05 Prokofiev Symphony No 5 in B flat

Contributors

Musicians:
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Pianist:
Cristina Ortiz
Conductor:
Vladimir Ashkenazy
Speaker (Philidor's Defence):
Jon Speelman
Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 3

About BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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