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BBC Proms 99

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An intimate new work by Piers Hellawell is the centrepiece of tonight's Prom, which also celebrates the centenary of the first performance of Elgar's Enigma Variations. Plus Rachmaninov's last symphony, which balances the old with the new.
Clio Gould (violin), Philip Dukes (viola), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conductor Martyn Brabbins
Rachmaninov Symphony No 3
8.10 The Enigma Variations
Celebrate Their 100th Birthday
Michael Berkeley and Anthony Payne discuss the significance of Elgar's
Enigma Variations 100 years on and assess their place in music history.
8.30 Piers Hellawell Inside Story
(BBC commission; first performance) Elgar Variations on an Original Theme (Enigma)
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Contributors

Unknown:
Piers Hellawell
Violin:
Philip Dukes
Unknown:
Michael Berkeley
Unknown:
Anthony Payne
Source: Radio Times

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