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Proms 2019 Prom 56: Henry Wood Tribute

Prom 56: Henry Wood Tribute
Prom 56: Henry Wood Tribute
19:30 Sat 31 Aug 2019 Royal Albert Hall
This special concert explores the rich musical legacy of Proms-founder Henry Wood, who celebrates his 150th anniversary this year. A diverse programme of works premiered and championed by the conductor includes music by Wagner, Ravel and Ireland.
This special concert explores the rich musical legacy of Proms-founder Henry Wood, who celebrates his 150th anniversary this year. A diverse programme of works premiered and championed by the conductor includes music by Wagner, Ravel and Ireland.

Programme

      • Rapsodie espagnole(16 mins)Henry Wood Novelties: UK premiere, 1909
      • Piano Concerto(24 mins)Henry Wood Novelties: world premiere, 1930
        • interval
        • Timber & Steel(10 mins)BBC commission: world premiere
        • Préludes, Book 1 – La cathédrale engloutie (orch. Henry Wood)(6 mins)
        • 12 Danzas españolas, Op 37 (orch. Henry Wood)(5 mins)
        • Wesendonck Lieder – Träume (arr. Wood)(5 mins)
        • Handel in the Strand (arr. Henry Wood)(4 mins)
        • La valse(12 mins)Henry Wood Novelties: UK premiere, 1921

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    About This Event

    A 150th-anniversary tribute to Henry Wood, founder-conductor of the Proms, featuring works he premiered and arranged, and reflecting his wide musical tastes, from Wagner to John Ireland, Ravel to Percy Grainger.

    Approx. end time: 21:50

    Broadcast on BBC Four on Sunday 1 September

    Image: Bramwell Tovey © Tyler Boye

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