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Afternoon Concert: Proms 2011 Repeats: Prom 61 - Fitkin, Beethoven

Prom 61 - Fitkin, Beethoven

02/09/2011

Proms 2011 Repeats

BBC Radio 3 - Afternoon Concert, Proms 2011 Repeats, Prom 61 - Fitkin, Beethoven

BBC SO under David Robertson in a new work by Graham Fitkin and Beethoven's Symphony No 9.

A Prom in which David Robertson conducts vocal soloists, the BBC SO and Chorus. Graham Fitkin: Cello Concerto (soloist: Yo-Yo Ma). Beethoven: Symphony No 9.

With Penny Gore

Proms featured artist Yo-Yo Ma takes centre stage with a new work conceived especially for him by British composer Graham Fitkin. Then the BBC SO's Principal Guest Conductor, David Robertson, directs the traditional annual Proms performance of Beethoven's Ninth, perhaps the richest, most provocative statement in the symphonic canon. An impressive team of soloists joins massed choruses to project the finale's optimistic vision of hard-won triumph over adversity.

Presented by Martin Handley

Graham Fitkin: Cello Concerto
Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, 'Choral'

Christine Brewer (soprano)
Karen Cargill (mezzo-soprano)
Toby Spence (tenor)
Iain Paterson (bass-baritone)

BBC Symphony Chorus
Philharmonia Chorus
BBC Symphony Orchestra
David Robertson (conductor).

Afternoon Concert: Proms 2011 Repeats

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