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BBC Proms 2004: The Nation's Favourite Prom

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London.
Martin Handley presents an evening of popular classics, including two overtures selected by public vote.

Jonathan Lematu (bass-baritone), Louis Lortie (piano), Halle, conductor Mark Elder

Mozart Overture: The Marriage of Figaro; Non Piu Andrai (The Marriage of Figaro); Madamina, il Catalogo e Questo (Don Giovanni)

Delius The Walk to the Paradise Garden (A Village Romeo and Juliet)

Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini

8.00 Twenty Minutes: Proms Talk
Martin Handley meets tonight's performers, brings news from backstage, looks at the coming week, and explores what's new this season.

8.20 Rossini Overture: William Tell

Gounod Le Veau d'Or (Faust); Vous Qui Faites l'Endormie (Faust)

Boito Son lo Spirito Che Nega (Mefistofele)

Tchaikovsky Overture: 1812

(Repeated Tue 2pm)

(Programme notes, composer and artist profiles and "now playing" information for each main evening Prom are available on LiveText via Dab radio and Freeview)
Pull-out guide to the Proms: see centre pages
Alan Titchmarsh's classical roots: page 31

Contributors

Presenter:
Martin Handley
Bass-Baritone:
Jonathan Lematu
Pianist:
Louis Lortie
Musicians:
Halle Orchestra
Conductor:
Mark Elder
Source: Radio Times

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