Live from the Royal Albert Hall , London. The eclectic musical roots of Argentinian composer Osvaldo Golijov are displayed in his Three Songs, performed by American soprano Dawn Upshaw , for whom they were written. Barber's First Essay for Orchestra has always suffered from being in the shadow of his famous Adagio, which was premiered in the same concert, while another famous Adagietto is at the heart of Mahler's searing symphony, which he dedicated to his beloved wife, Alma. Presented by Christopher Cook.
Dawn Upshaw (soprano), Minnesota Orchestra, conductor Osma Vanska
Barber First Essay for Orchestra
Osvaldo Golijov Three Songs (first UK performance)
8.10 Twenty Minutes: The Adverb
Ian McMillan introduces another literary performance from the Cadogan Hall. Theatre director Jatinder Verma presents a selection of his favourite writings on music and reads his own specially commissioned piece.
8.30 Mahler Symphony No 5 Also broadcast on BBC4
This Prom is repeated on Thursday 7 September at 2pm