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BBC Proms 98

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A lyrical and haunting symphony brings the music of Franz Schmidt to the Proms for the first time. It contrasts with two aspects of Russian genius - Glinka's sparkling overture and Rachmaninov's popular concerto in its all-embracing sound world of colour and virtuosity.

Arcadi Volodos (piano), Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, conductor Yakov Kreizberg

Glinka Overture: Ruslan and Ludmilla

Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No 3 in D minor

8.20 Who Was Franz Schmidt?
Roderick Dunnett investigates a great but forgotten Austrian romantic.

8.40 Schmidt Symphony No 4

Contributors

Pianist:
Arcadi Volodos
Musicians:
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
Conductor:
Yakov Kreizberg
Presenter (Who Was Franz Schmidt?):
Roderick Dunnett
Source: Radio Times

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