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BBC Proms: 2010: Mahler's Symphony No 8 - Symphony of a Thousand

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Mahler's Symphony No 8 - Symphony of a Thousand

16/07/2010

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BBC Radio 3 - BBC Proms, 2010, Mahler's Symphony No 8 - Symphony of a Thousand

The Proms presents Mahler's Symphony No 8 - Symphony of a Thousand.

Katie Derham introduces from the Royal Albert Hall, featuring Mahler's Symphony No 8 - Symphony of a Thousand, a choral symphony for orchestra, massed choirs and eight soloists.

Katie Derham introduces a Prom concert from the Royal Albert Hall in London, featuring Mahler's Symphony No 8 - Symphony of a Thousand. The choral symphony for orchestra, massed choirs and eight soloists, launches the 150th-anniversary celebrations of Mahler's birth. Jiri Belohlavek, chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra leads on the podium.

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