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BBC Proms 1994

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

From the Royal Albert Hall, London.

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, conductor Simon Rattle
Maria Ewing (soprano)

A typically wide-ranging programme from Simon Rattle and his orchestra, including a recent work by Mark-Anthony Turnage.

Sibelius Tapiola

Mark-Anthony Turnage Drowned Out

8.15 Prom Premieres
Modern works premiered at the Proms are analysed by composer Alwynne Pritchard. Tonight he looks at Messiaen's early song-cycle Poemes pour Mi, first performed in its orchestral version in Britain during the 1971 season. With contributions from Howard Skempton, George Benjamin and James Clarke.

8.35 Messiaen Poemes pour Mi

Debussy La Mer

(Simultaneous broadcast (concert only): with BBC2)

Contributors

Musicians:
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
Conductor:
Simon Rattle
Soprano:
Maria Ewing
Presenter (Prom Premieres):
Alwynne Pritchard
Guest (Prom Premieres):
Howard Skempton
Guest (Prom Premieres):
George Benjamin
Guest (Prom Premieres):
James Clarke
Source: Radio Times

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