Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London. Fairy tales open and close this Prom, with Liadov's folk-infused tone poems and Stravinsky's ballet inspired by Hans Christian Andersen. Plus two contrasting recent works.
Presented by Christopher Cook.
Claire Booth (soprano), BBC Symphony Orchestra, conductor John Storgards
Liadov Baba-Yaga; The Enchanted Lake; Kikimora Oliver Knussen Whitman Settings, Op 25 Detlev Glanert Theatrum Bestiarum (BBC commission: first performance)
8.30 Twenty Minutes: Tales from Russia
Philip Bullock looks at the pagan roots of traditional Russian folk practice, how it managed to survive for many centuries after Christianisation, and the artistic outpourings that it inspired.
8.50 Stravinsky Ballet: The Fairy's Kiss
This concert is live on BBC4 at 7.30pm Repeated on Monday at 2pm