Homage to Hartmann by Henze (celebrating his 70th birthday this year) and further reworkings of earlier music in Rachmaninov's virtuoso transformation of Paganini, Elgar's colourful version of a Bach organ work. and a Brahms symphony whose chaconne pays homage to Bach. The concert, from the Royal Albert Hall , London, is conducted by the BBC Philharmonic's new principal guest conductor.
Nikolai Lugansky (piano), BBC Philharmonic, conductor Vassili Sinaisky
Bach, orch Elgar Fantasia and Fugue in C minor
Hans Werner Henze Three Pieces for
Orchestra (first UK performance)
Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini
8.25 The Flesh Made Word
In a series of Prom interval talks, five major writers from different religious and cultural backgrounds consider the relationship between religion and language and the problems that arise from putting faith into words. 1: P D James
The best-selling thriller writer explains her personal affection for the Book of Common Prayer and attacks the idea of updating its language in the name of relevance.
8.45 Brahms Symphony No 4 in E minor
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