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BBC Proms 98

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I An all-British programme 17 tonight at the Royal
Albert Hall , spanning the generations: from Vaughan Williams 's witty overture to the play by Aristophanes to
Simon Bainbridge 's prize-winning and deeply moving setting of texts by Primo Levi. From the middle period between two world wars comes Walton's triumphant yet questioning symphony. Susan Bickley (mezzo), Kim Walker (bassoon), BBC Philharmonic, conductor Gennadi Rozhdestvensky
Vaughan Williams Overture: The Wasps Simon Bainbridge Ad Ora Incerta
7.45 Getting to Know Primo levi David Mendel gives a personal account of his friendship with author Primo Levi. Repeat
8.05 Walton Symphony No 1

Contributors

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Albert Hall
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Vaughan Williams
Unknown:
Simon Bainbridge
Unknown:
Primo Levi.
Unknown:
Susan Bickley
Bassoon:
Kim Walker
Conductor:
Gennadi Rozhdestvensky
Conductor:
Vaughan Williams
Unknown:
Simon Bainbridge
Unknown:
Primo Levi
Unknown:
David Mendel
Unknown:
Primo Levi.
Source: Radio Times

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