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Proms 88

on BBC Radio 3

Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London

Leslie Howard (piano) Australian Youth Orchestra, led by Belinda McFarlane
Conducted by Charles Mackerras

Janacek Rhapsody: Taras Bulba

Ross Edwards Piano Concerto (first UK performance)

8.15* Idee Fixe
The composition of the Symphonie fantastique. Compiled by David Buck from the memoirs and letters of the composer. With Norman Rodway as Hector Berlioz

8.35* Berlioz Symphonie fantastique

(The appearance of the Australian Youth Orchestra has been made possible by support from Qantas and the Australian Bicentennial Authority)

Contributors

Pianist:
Leslie Howard
Musicians:
Australian Youth Orchestra
Orchestra Leader:
Belinda McFarlane
Conductor:
Charles Mackerras
Compiled by (Idee Fixe):
David Buck
Hector Berlioz:
Norman Rodway
Director (Idee Fixe):
John Powell

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