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BBC Proms 98

on BBC Radio 3

From the Albert Hall, London. Four Parisian taxi horns in Gershwin's ballet herald a popular family concert for Bank Holiday Monday, with musical hijinks directed and presented by Ronald Corp .
Steven Osborne (piano), Christopher Maltman (baritone), New London Orchestra, conductor Ronald Corp

Gershwin Overture: Girl Crazy
Prokofiev Cinderella (excerpts)
Rodgers Cinderella Waltz
Shostakovich Piano Concerto No 2
3.25 Outdoor Pursuits
David Huckvale packs his picnic basket and sets out to explore one of the great pleasures of the British summer - the open-air concert.
3.45 Kabalevsky Overture: Colas Breugnon
Copland Old American Songs
Gershwin An American in Paris

Contributors

Conductor:
Ronald Corp
Pianist:
Steven Osborne
Baritone:
Christopher Maltman
Musicians:
New London Orchestra
Presenter (Outdoor Pursuits):
David Huckvale

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