From the Royal Albert Hall, London.
This week's Russian theme continues with Tchaikovsky's final symphony, one of the most concentrated expressions of despair in the orchestral repertoire. Its passion is matched by Sibelius's Nordic drama, and there is a Proms anniversary celebration of the 75th birthday of maverick composer Luciano Berio with the UK premiere of his new trombone concerto.

Christian Lindberg (trombone), BBC SO, conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste

Sibelius En Saga

Berio SOLO (first UK performance)

8.20 Twenty Minutes: The South: 5
Nine talks in which writers immerse themselves in the idea of the south.
Writer and curator Amanda Hopkinson explores the vitality and historical significance of photography in Latin American culture and reflects on the debate currently raging in the British press over whether or not Brazilian photographer Sebastiao Salgado is exploiting the southern hemisphere.

8.40 Tchaikovsky Symphony No 6 in B minor (Pathetique)

(Repeated Thursday 17 August 2pm)