Wed 7 Sep 2011

• 17:15

  Proms Plus Intro: The 2011 Proms Season

  Royal College of Music

  Proms Director Roger Wright is joined by Chris Cotton, Chief Executive of the Royal Albert Hall, to look back over the 2011 season and take questions from the audience. Presented by Petroc Trelawny.

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• 19:00

  Prom 70: Bridge, Sir Harrison Birtwistle & Holst

  Royal Albert Hall

  David Robertson’s second programme revels in the diversity of British music.

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  David Robertson’s second programme revels in the diversity of British music.

  Programme

  • • • Frank Bridge
      • Isabella(13 mins)
    • • Harrison Birtwistle
      • Concerto for Violin and Orchestra(31 mins)UK premiere
    • • interval
    • • Gustav Holst
      • The Planets(50 mins)

  Performers

  • Christian Tetzlaff

    violin
    violin
  • Holst Singers
  • BBC Symphony Orchestra
  • David Robertson

    conductor
    conductor

  Composers

  • Frank Bridge
  • Harrison Birtwistle
  • Gustav Holst

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• 22:15

  Prom 71: Tribute to Stan Kenton

  Royal Albert Hall

  We salute the artistry and creative ambition of jazz legend Stan Kenton, born 100 years ago.

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