From the Royal Albert Hall, London. Expect the unexpected as Austrian composer and "chansonnier" HK Gruber returns to the Proms. Codes and a riddle based on a tone-row are the subject of his newest work Hidden Agenda, and John Wayne, Superman, and Batman all make an appearance in the text of his Frankenstein!! Choral works by Weill and Eisler complete the programme. Presented by Verity Sharp.

Daniel Norman (tenor), Daniel Hyde (organ), BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Orchestra, conductor HK Gruber (chansonnier)

HK Gruber Hidden Agenda

Weill Kiddush

Eisler Liturgie vom Hauch, Op 21 No 1

Weill Zu Potsdam unter den Eichen (Berlin Requiem)

Eisler Uber das Toten, Op 21 No 2

Weill Legende vom toten Soldaten (Berlin Requiem)

Eisler Ferner Streiken: 50,000 Holzarbeiter, Op 19 No 1

HK Gruber Frankenstein!!

(This Prom is also broadcast on BBC4)