50th Anniversary of Janacek's Death
Leos Janacek, the foremost Czech composer of this century, died 50 years ago today. Tonight's Prom presents two of his major works together with music by his fellowcountryman Dvorak. BBC2 joins with Radio 3 in stereo to relay the whole concert live from the Royal Albert Hall. Part 1
Janacek Rhapsody: Taras Bulba
Dvorak Violin Concerto in A minor with the brilliant Italian virtuoso Salvatore Accardo as soloist.
At 8.30*. during the interval, Bernard Keeffe traces the development of Czech music with Antonin Tucapsky and Daniel Jones, two composers strongly influenced by Janacek. They look ahead to the colourful and festive Glagolitic Mass.
8.50* Part 2
Janacek Glagolitic Mass
Lorna Haywood (soprano)
Ameral Gunson (mezzo-soprano) John Mitchinson (tenor) Don Garrard (bass) Roy Massey (organ) BBC Singers
BBC Symphony Chorus
BBC Symphony Orchestra conducted by Norman Del Mar Introduced by PATRICIA HUGHES
Sound GRAHAM HAINES
GEOFFREY KLINTON PARKER Lighting ALAN ROBERTS Producer
RODNEY GREENBERG
For the best effect viewers with stereo Radio 3 should turn off TV sound and position their speakers on either side of the screen, but a few feet away. Stereo headphones provide a suitable alternative.
(A portrait of Janacek in Omnibus. Wed. BBC1, 10.55 pm). Preview: page 15