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BBC Proms 2006

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Live from the Royal Albert Hall , London. Three defining works of the Romantic era are performed tonight: Schumann's turbulent overture, inspired by a Byronic hero as tormented as himself; Mendelssohn's Scottish symphony, the fruit of a trip to the ivy-clad ruins of an Edinburgh chapel; and Beethoven's sunny violin concerto. Presented by Martin Handley. Christian Tetzlaff (violin), BBC Symphony Orchestra, conductor Jiri Belohlavek Schumann Overture:
Manfred Beethoven Violin Concerto in D
8.35 Twenty Minutes: The Lost Gospels of the Picts Does the real truth about the Picts lie in their glorious lost gospel books? Author Stuart Kelly investigates. Producer Louis Yeoman
8.55 Mendelssohn Symphony No 3 in A minor (Scottish)
This Prom is repeated on Friday 25 August at 2.20pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Royal Albert Hall
Presented By:
Martin Handley.
Conductor:
Jiri Belohlavek
Violin:
Manfred Beethoven
Unknown:
Stuart Kelly
Producer:
Louis Yeoman
Source: Radio Times

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