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Symphony Hall: A Gala Opening

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on BBC Two England

Today, HM the Queen officially opened Birmingham's International Convention
Centre, where the Symphony Hall has been designed as one of the world's premier concert venues. To mark its opening the City of Birmingham
Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, with conductor Simon Rattle , presents a live gala concert in the presence of HRH the Princess Royal, featuring Mahler's Symphony No 2 - Resurrection, and Momentum, a new work composed by Mark-Anthony Turnage , commissioned by the BBC. With soloist
Arleen Auger (soprano) and Alfreda Hodgson (contralto), and including an interview with Simon Rattle. Introduced by Michael Berkeley. See panel below. Director Barrie Gavin
Executive producer Jim Dumighan 0 SIMULTANEOUS BROADCAST: with Radio 3

Contributors

Conductor:
Simon Rattle
Composed By:
Mark-Anthony Turnage
Soloist:
Arleen Auger
Soloist:
Alfreda Hodgson
Unknown:
Simon Rattle.
Introduced By:
Michael Berkeley.
Director:
Barrie Gavin
Producer:
Jim Dumighan
Source: Radio Times

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