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BBC Proms 2003

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London.
The penultimate night of the Proms offers the now annual performance of Beethoven's final symphony, ending with the famous choral Ode to Joy. Presented by Martin Handley.
Diana Damrau (soprano), Charlotte Hellekant (mezzo), Robert Dean Smith (tenor), Alastair Miles (bass), Geoffrey Mitchell Choir, Philharmonia Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Christoph von Dohnanyi

Birtwistle The Shadow of Night (first UK performance)

8.05 Twenty Minutes: The Concert Interval
What happens between parts one and two at a concert? Michele Roberts presents a possible scenario in her new short story, read by Joanna David.

8.25 Beethoven Symphony No 9 in D minor (Choral)

Contributors

Presenter:
Martin Handley
Soprano:
Diana Damrau
Mezzo:
Charlotte Hellekant
Tenor:
Robert Dean Smith
Bass:
Alastair Miles
Singers:
Geoffrey Mitchell Choir
Singers:
Philharmonia Chorus
Musicians:
Philharmonia Orchestra
Conductor:
Christoph von Dohnanyi
Author (The Concert Interval):
Michele Roberts
Reader (The Concert Interval):
Joanna David
Source: Radio Times

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