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BBC Proms 97

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Tonight's concert is a welcome return to the Proms and the Royal Albert Hall of one of the finest European chamber orchestras.
Their programme of lyrical works includes two popular symphonies by two anniversary composers, Wagner's romantic offering to his wife Cosima, and Britten's Serenade, which launches a weekend celebration of his vocal music.

Ian Bostridge (tenor), Timothy Brown (horn), Norwegian Chamber Orchestra, conductor Iona Brown

Schubert: Symphony No 5 in B flat
Britten: Serenade for Tenor, Horn and Strings

7.55 What's So Wrong with Mendelssohn?
This year sees the 150th anniversary of Mendelssohn's death, but no one seems particularly interested. Adrian Mourby tries to find out what has happened to one of the greats of 19th-century music.

8.15 Wagner: Siegfried Idyll
Mendelssohn: Symphony No 4 in A (Italian)

(Repeated Thursday 2pm)
Proms in the Park tickets: p126

Contributors

Tenor:
Ian Bostridge
Horn player:
Timothy Brown
Musicians:
Norwegian Chamber Orchestra
Conductor:
Iona Brown
Presenter (What's So Wrong with Mendelssohn?):
Adrian Mourby
Source: Radio Times

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