I From the Royal Albert Hall in London. A romantic-bravura overture begins tonight's Prom, followed by the first major new work from the distinguished composer Anthony Payne since his highly acclaimed version of Elgar's unfinished third symphony. Brahms's second piano concerto provides a dramatic finale.
Evgeny Kissin (piano), BBC Symphony Orchestra, conductor Andrew Davis Elgar Overture: Froissart
Anthony Payne Visions and Journeys (BBC commission; first performance)
8.15 Twenty Minutes: Spanish Journeys Santiago de Compostela in the easternmost part of Spain has attracted pilgrims for centuries. Stephen Moore reads excerpts from Roads to Santiago by Cees Nooteboom.
8.35 Brahms Piano Concerto No 2 in B flat Repeated Friday 2pm