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BBC Proms 1996

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Tonight's concert from the Royal Albert Hall, London, includes the first two pieces in a Proms series of musical reworkings and this season's first new commission, which pays homage to comedian Tony Hancock.

BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier
Christian Lindberg (trombone)

Chabrier, orch Robin Holloway Bourree fantasque

Roussel Bacchus et Ariane

8.15 A Dialogue between Composer and Painter
Andrew Huth examines music inspired by painting and finds out from contemporary composers including Harrison Birtwistle and Tan Dun how art has influenced their work. (Repeat)

8.35 Dominic Muldowney Trombone Concerto (BBC commission; first performance)

Musorgsky, orch Ravel Pictures at an Exhibition

Contributors

Musicians:
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor:
Yan Pascal Tortelier
Trombonist:
Christian Lindberg
Presenter (A Dialogue between Composer and Painter):
Andrew Huth
Guest (A Dialogue between Composer and Painter):
Harrison Birtwistle
Guest (A Dialogue between Composer and Painter):
Tan Dun
Source: Radio Times

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