24/06/2009 BBC Proms Out + About

Sean Rafferty presents a special programme from the BBC's Maida Vale Studios - the home of the BBC Symphony Orchestra - introducing a programme of London-themed music to celebrate BBC Proms 2009's Out + About events.

The orchestra is joined by BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist trumpeter Giuliano Sommerhalder, as John Wilson conducts music by Holst, Walton, Handel, John Ireland - as well as the first-ever commission and world premiere for In Tune - a new piece by composer Richard Rodney Bennett. And jazz pianist and vocalist Ian Shaw is joined by Mari Wilson to perform songs inspired by London.

17:04
WALTON
Battle In The Air
BBC Symphony Orchestra
John Wilson (conductor)
5’47

17:10
HOLST
Hammersmith
BBC Symphony Orchestra
John Wilson (conductor)
15’45

17:31
HANDEL/STOKOWSKI
Saul - Dead March
BBC Symphony Orchestra
John Wilson (conductor)
5’30

17:38
MANNING SHERWIN & ERIC MASCHWITZ
A Nightingale sang in Berkeley Square
Ian Shaw (vocals and piano)
3’20

17:48
PONCHIELLI
Fantasie über Motive aus "La Traviata"
Giuliano Sommerhalder (trumpet)
BBC Symphony Orchestra
John Wilson (conductor)
11’00

18:03
RICHARD RODNEY BENNETT
Chelsea Reach
BBC Symphony Orchestra
John Wilson (conductor)
3’35

18:11
GEORGE & IRA GERSHWIN
Foggy Day in London Town
Ian Shaw (vocals and piano)
2’55

18:18:25
RAY DAVIES (The Kinks)
Waterloo Sunset
Ian Shaw (piano & vocals)
Mari Wilson (vocals)
4’21

18:28
IRELAND
A London Overture
BBC Symphony Orchestra
John Wilson (conductor)
12’21

18:42
BRITTEN
Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Hammersmith & Fulham advanced Side-by-Side students
John Wilson (conductor)
17’19