A transparent, light and airy new work from the young British composer David Sawer is paired tonight with the most lyrical of Bartok's three piano concertos, written by the dying composer for his wife, and followed by Sibelius's tumultuous Symphony No 2, a great Proms favourite. At the helm at the Royal Albert Hall is Mark Wigglesworth, who continues his fruitful partnership with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

Stephen Hough (piano), BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conductor Mark Wigglesworth

Sawer The Greatest Happiness Principle (BBC commission; first London performance)

Bartok Piano Concerto No 3

7.50 A Portrait of My Father in an English Landscape
George Szirtes introduces a new sonnet sequence written as a tribute to his father in his 80th year.

8.10 Sibelius Symphony No 2