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BBC Proms 2007

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Introduced live from the Royal Albert Hall in London by Martin Handley. Potent symphonies by Beethoven and Schumann frame tonight's Prom by the BBC Philharmonic under its chief conductor Gianandrea Noseda. Proms favourite Renee Fleming joins them for eight lush, romantic Early Songs by Berg, including the UK premiere of a newly orchestrated love song for his future wife.

Renee Fleming (soprano), BBC Philharmonic, conductor Gianandrea Noseda.

Beethoven Symphony No 8 in F

Berg Seven Early Songs; An Leukon (arr Christopher Gordon) (first UK performance)

8.25 Twenty Minutes: Rebellion
An excerpt from Joseph Roth's novel, translated by Michel Hoffman.

8.45 Korngold Ich soll ihn niemals, niemals mehr sehn (Die Kathrin); Ich ginz zu ihm (Das Wunder der Heliane)

Schumann Symphony No 2 in C

(Also broadcast on BBC Four: Rptd Wed 15 August at 2pm)
Music choices: page 120

Contributors

Presenter:
Martin Handley
Musicians:
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor:
Gianandrea Noseda
Soprano:
Renee Fleming
Author (Rebellion) (Twenty Minutes):
Joseph Roth
Translator (Rebellion) (Twenty Minutes):
Michel Hoffman
Source: Radio Times

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