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BBC Proms 1996

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Two modern French classics are performed by a French conductor and soloists. The 80th birthday of Henri Dutilleux is celebrated with the first Proms performance of his violin concerto The Tree of Dreams, while Messiaen's massive symphony celebrates the power of love.

Olivier Charlier (violin), Jean-Yves Thibaudet (piano), Valerie Hartmann-Claverie (ondes martenot), BBC Philharmonic/Yan Pascal Tortelier

Dutilleux Violin Concerto (L'Arbre des Songes)

7.55 Collaboration and Resistance
Roger Nichols investigates the turbulent cross-currents of French musical life since 1945.

8.15 Messiaen Turangalila Symphony

Contributors

Violinist:
Olivier Charlier
Pianist:
Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Ondes martenot player:
Valerie Hartmann-Claverie
Musicians:
BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor:
Yan Pascal Tortelier
Presenter (Collaboration and Resistance):
Roger Nichols
Source: Radio Times

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