From the Royal Albert Hall , London.
Bruch's ever-popular, warmly romantic Violin Concerto is contrasted with Shostakovich's Symphony No 10. The epic work perhaps heralded a new sense of freedom found in Russia after the death of Stalin, and portrayed all the strife and uncertain hopes of the mid-20th century. Presented by Petroc Trelawny . Joshua Bell (violin), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Daniele Gatti
Bruch Violin Concerto No 1 in G minor
8.00 Twenty Minutes: The Adverb
Ian McMillan host the final in the series of literary performances recorded in front of an audience at Cadogan Hall. This week the poet Jo Shapcott presents a selection of her favourite writings on music and reads her own specially commissioned piece on the same theme.
8.20 Shostakovich Symphony No 10 This Prom is also broadcast on BBC4