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BBC Proms 1996

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A welcome return to the Proms and London's Royal
Albert Hall for one of Norway's premier orchestras, renowned throughout the world. A sparkling Rossini overture and a selection of lyrical songs by Grieg set the scene for a great symphonic journey. Mahler's massive five-movement symphony - with its famous Adagietto - begins as if in darkness and travels hopefully and ultimately triumphantly to a feeling of light.
Barbara Bonney (soprano), Oslo PO, conductor Manfred Honeck
Rossini Overture: The Italian Girl in Algiers
Grieg Solveig's Song; Solveig's
Lullaby: From Monte Pincio (Incidental music: Peer Gynt); A Swan, Op 25 No 2; Spring, Op 33 No 2
8.00 Kings of the Mountain Land A portrait of the Oslo Philharmonic, founded in 1871 by Grieg.
8.20 Mahler Symphony No 5

Contributors

Unknown:
Albert Hall
Soprano:
Barbara Bonney
Conductor:
Manfred Honeck
Unknown:
Monte Pincio
Source: Radio Times

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