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BBC Proms 2002: First Night of the Proms

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Live from the Royal Albert Hall in London, the 108th season is launched with a colourful First Night Fiesta. This year's Spanish theme is reflected in music by Chabrier and Lalo, and Puerto Rican composer Roberto Sierra's new work based on an 18th-century fandango receives its UK premiere. Walton's centenary celebrations at the Proms begin with his cantata depicting the fall of Babylon. Presented by Stephanie Hughes.
Maxim Vengerov (violin), Willard White (bass-baritone), Choral Arts of Washington, BBC Symphony Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra, conductor Leonard Slatkin

Chabrier Espana
Roberto Sierra Fandangos (first UK performance)
Lalo Symphonie Espagnole

8.30 Twenty Minutes
Stephanie Hughes presents archive recordings of William Walton talking about music, and discusses his life with his widow, Lady Susana.

8.50 Walton Belshazzar's Feast

(Viva la musica!: page 27)

Contributors

Presenter:
Stephanie Hughes
Violinist:
Maxim Vengerov
Bass-baritone:
Willard White
Singers:
Choral Arts of Washington
Singers:
BBC Symphony Chorus
Musicians:
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Conductor:
Leonard Slatkin
Guest (Twenty Minutes):
Lady Susana Walton
Source: Radio Times

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