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R.Strauss: Gardner, LPO. RAH BBC Proms 27/7/26

Kristine Tjøgersen, Between Trees; Canteloube, Songs of the Auvergne – selection; R. Strauss, An Alpine Symphony. Louise Alder soprano, London Philharmonic Orchestra. Edward Gardner conductor  This was a very interesting programme, very well thought through – a contemporary Norwegian composer’s piece about the sounds of the forest, folk songs from the Auvergne, and Strauss’ AlpineContinue reading “R.Strauss: Gardner, LPO. RAH BBC Proms 27/7/26”

Bliss/Oramo/BBCSO – RAH, BBC Proms 7/9/25

Gipps Death on the Pale Horse; Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor; Bliss The Beatitudes. Elizabeth Watts soprano, Laurence Kilsby tenor, Lukas Sternath piano, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Chorus, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Sakari Oramo conductor The programming intent with this concert was fairly obvious. Put down an evergreen favourite to draw the crowds with anContinue reading “Bliss/Oramo/BBCSO – RAH, BBC Proms 7/9/25”

BBC NOW, Bancroft. RAH, BBC Proms 15/8/25

Sofia Gubaidulina Revue Music for Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Band; Ravel Piano Concerto in G major ; Shostakovich Symphony No. 13 in B flat minor, ‘Babi Yar’. Benjamin Grosvenor piano, Kostas Smoriginas, bass; Synergy Vocals, BBC National Chorus of Wales (lower voices), BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Ryan Bancroft conductor Yet another Prom completely packed out…..this just wouldn’t have seemed possibleContinue reading “BBC NOW, Bancroft. RAH, BBC Proms 15/8/25”