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BBC Proms 98

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Szymanowski's radiantly beautiful concerto, coloured with the folk music of his homeland but reaching far beyond, is the centrepiece of the Czech
Philharmonic's second Prom. More gorgeous warmth of sound is heard in Dvorak's heartfelt overture and Brahms's magnificent symphony - hewn out of granite like some monumental musical sculpture. Raphael Oleg (violin), Czech
Philharmonic, conductor Libor Pesek
Dvorak Overture: My Home
Szymanowski Violin Concerto No 1
7.40 The Reluctant Symphonist
John Deathridge looks at the musical and cultural influences that shaped Brahms's first symphony, tracing a long journey from private doubt to public faith in the German symphonic tradition.
8.00 Brahms Symphony No 1 in C minor

Contributors

Violin:
Raphael Oleg
Conductor:
Libor Pesek
Unknown:
John Deathridge
Source: Radio Times

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