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First Night of the Proms

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Czech maestro Jiri Belohlavek lifts the baton for the first time in his new role as chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra in order to launch the eight-week long 112th season of the world's greatest classical music festival.
The concert begins the Proms' celebration of Mozart's 250th birthday and Shostakovich's centenary, and includes music from Belohlavek's homeland with works by Smetana and Dvorak. Featuring an overture and arias from Mozart's Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni sung by soprano Barbara Frittoli and bass John Tomlinson, plus Shostakovich's Symphony No 5, Dvorak's festive Te Deum and Smetana's Vltava from Ma Vlast. Presented by Charles Hazlewood.
Also broadcast on BBC Radio 3 from 7.30pm.

(Synchronised programme notes are available for each Prom via the red button, and the First Night will be available on demand for seven days after broadcast via [web address removed])

The Inside Story: page 114; David Gillard on a new Proms season: page

Contributors

Presenter:
Charles Hazlewood
Soprano:
Barbara Frittoli
Bass:
John Tomlinson
Musicians:
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Conductor:
Jiri Belohlavek
Director:
Jonathan Haswell
Series Editor:
Oliver Macfarlane
Source: Radio Times

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