Poulenc's joyful Gloria sets the tone of this concert at the Royal Albert Hall , London, with a rousing and reflective paean.
Then Ravel's witty and jazz-tinged concerto is played by Louis Lortie , and a centenary performance of Rachmaninov's Symphony No 1 in D minor provides a suitably dramatic finale.
Judith Howarth (soprano). Louis Lortie (piano). City of Birmingham Symphony Chorus, BBC National Chorus of Wales,
BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conductor David Atherton
Poulenc Gloria
Ravel Piano Concerto in G
8.25 Louis Lortie - a Profile
Gordon Stewart visits Berlin to talk to tonight's soloist, pianist Louis Lortie , about his career.
8.45 Rachmaninov Symphony No 1 in D minor
Repeated Wednesday 2pm