This evening's concert from the Royal Albert Hall,
London, marks a welcome return for a favourite soloist in the second concert given by the Bavarian State Orchestra. Bruckner's huge symphonic tapestry dominates a programme which begins with a tribute to Chopin in the year of the 150th anniversary of his death. Evgeny Kissin (piano),
Bavarian State Orchestra, conductor Zubin Mehta
Chopin Piano Concerto No 1 in E minor
8.15 The Ascent of Man
The last in a series of lectures focusing on Jacob Bronowski and his ground breaking television series.
8.35 Bruckner Symphony No 8 in C minor
BECKETT FESTIVAL