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BBC Proms 98

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The Los Angeles Philharmonic comes to town with an acrobatic, rhythmically bustling new work by its music director Esa-Pekka Salonen. More brilliant American rhythms are present in Copland's punchy score, plus the ultimate virtuoso showcase for this dynamic orchestra - Stravinsky's scintillating ballet.
Los Angeles Philharmonic, conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen

Copland El Salon Mexico
Salonen LA Variations (first UK performance)

8.35 The Conductor Talks
Anthony Burton talks to Finnish conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen.

8.55 Stravinsky The Firebird (1910)

(Repeated Thursday 2pm)

Contributors

Musicians:
Los Angeles Philharmonic
Conductor/Interviewee:
Esa-Pekka Salonen
Presenter (The Conductor Talks):
Anthony Burton
Source: Radio Times

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