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BBC Proms 98

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Love is the theme of a first Proms commission by Gerard McBurney, which sets a Russian love letter by writer Daniil Kharms. And the rapture and pain of love shine through two timeless ballet scores by Prokofiev and Ravel, which complete tonight's concert in the Royal Albert Hall.

Tigran Martirossian (bass), Philharmonia Chorus, BBC National Chorus and Orchestra of Wales, conductor Mark Wigglesworth

Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet (excerpts)

Gerard McBurney Letter to Paradise (BBC commission; first performance)

8.10 Ravel
Richard Langham Smith looks at the spectacle of Daphnis et Chloe in its original context through Ravel's writings.
(Repeat)

8.30 Ravel Ballet: Daphnis et Chloe

(Repeated Thursday 2pm)

Contributors

Bass:
Tigran Martirossian
Singers:
Philharmonia Chorus
Singers:
BBC National Chorus of Wales
Musicians:
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Conductor:
Mark Wigglesworth
Speaker (Ravel):
Richard Langham Smith
Source: Radio Times

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