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BBC Proms 2002

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From the Royal Albert Hall in London.
James Levine makes his Proms debut with Hindemith's ebullient and entertaining variations, Mozart's brooding and stormy concerto, and works by the futuristic Varese and the nostalgic Ravel.
Alfred Brendel (piano), Munich Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor James Levine

Hindemith Symphonic Metamorphoses on themes of Carl Maria von Weber
Mozart Piano Concerto No 20 in D minor, K466
8.25 Twenty Minutes: Poetry Prom
Poets Robin Robertson and Eva Salzman read new work in response to the Proms themes of Spain and the Old Testament.
Introduced by Jo Shapcott at the Serpentine Gallery, London.
8.45 Varese Ameriques
Ravel Daphnis et Chloe: Suite No 2

(Repeated next Tuesday 2pm)
(Leonard Slatkin's Proms Pick: page 109)

Contributors

Musicians:
Munich Philharmonic Orchestra
Pianist:
Alfred Brendel
Conductor:
James Levine
Poet/Reader:
Robin Robertson
Poet/Reader:
Eva Salzman
Presenter (Twenty Minutes):
Jo Shapcott
Source: Radio Times

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