Stephen Kovacevich returns live to the Proms and the Royal Albert Hall, London, with Beethoven's youthful and effervescent first concerto. The BBC Philharmonic's associate composer, Peter Maxwell Davies, begins a series of new works inspired by his friend, poet George Mackay Brown. And Vassily Sinaisky completes the programme with his much acclaimed interpretation of Shostakovich's searing eighth symphony.

Stephen Kovacevich (piano), BBC Philharmonic

Maxwell Davies Sails in St Magnus I (BBC commission; first performance) - Conducted by the Composer

Beethoven Piano Concerto No 1 in C - Conductor Vassily Sinaisky

8.30 Stephen Kovacevich
Petroc Trelawny presents a profile of Proms Artist of the Week Stephen Kovacevich, with contributions from some of those who have worked with him during his 35-year career as an international soloist.

8.50 Shostakovich Symphony No 8 - Conductor Vassily Sinaisky

(Repeated Monday 2pm)