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Afternoon Concert: Proms 2015 Repeats: Prom 15: Prokofiev, Qigang Chen and Rachmaninov

31/07/2015

Prom 15: Prokofiev, Qigang Chen and Rachmaninov

Proms 2015 Repeats

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Xian Zhang conducts the BBC NOW in music by Prokofiev, Qigang Chen and Rachmaninov.

Prom in which Xian Zhang conducts the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Prokofiev: Symphony No 1 in D (Classical). Qigang Chen: Iris devoilee. Rachmaninov: Symphony No 2 in E minor.

Afternoon on 3 - Presented by Penny Gore

Another chance to hear Wednesday's Prom, opening with Prokofiev's bright and joyous 'Classical' Symphony, which surprised critics of the young firebrand composer with its formal elegance. It's paired with Rachmaninov's Second Symphony - beloved for its intimate, lyrical slow movement. Rachmaninov might be the original composer of the 'big tune', but it's an instinct China's Qigang Chen - a pupil of Messiaen - shares. East and West come together for his evocative Iris dévoilée, pairing traditional Chinese instruments with Western harmonies.

Presented by Katie Derham at the Royal Albert Hall, London

Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 in D major, 'Classical'
Qigang Chen: Iris dévoilée
Rachmaninov: Symphony No. 2 in E minor

Meng Meng (soprano)
Anu Komsi (soprano)
Piia Komsi (soprano)
Jia Li (pipa)
Jing Chang (zheng)
Nan Wang (erhu)
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Xian Zhang (conductor)

Followed by great recordings from some of this week's Proms Artists.

Afternoon Concert: Proms 2015 Repeats

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