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BBC Proms 99

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

Tonight's concert from the Royal Albert Hall, London, introduces a new work by Judith Weir , written for the American soprano
Dawn Upshaw. The work reflects on mankind's relationship to the natural world, and the piece is complemented with the portrayal of elephants in Stravinsky's polka and Delius's evocative picture of country life. Dawn Upshaw (soprano),
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Mark Elder
Stravinsky Circus Polka
Judith Weir Natural History (first European performance) Delius Brigg Fair
7.45 Strauss Reconsidered
Mark Elder and James Naughtie discuss the life and work of Richard
Strauss, who died 50 years ago.
8.05 Strauss Symphonia Domestica ALSO BROADCAST: on BBC2
Repeated Thursday 9 September 2pm

Contributors

Unknown:
Judith Weir
Soprano:
Dawn Upshaw.
Conductor:
Mark Elder
Unknown:
Judith Weir
Unknown:
James Naughtie
Unknown:
Strauss Symphonia Domestica
Source: Radio Times

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