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Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms is a masterpiece of devout musical gesture, reimagining religious rituals on a symphonic scale. Plus Mozart's enduringly popular 'Jupiter' Symphony.
Sir Mark Elder continues introducing his choice of great symphonies from the Proms - this time it's Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms, a masterpiece of devout musical gesture, reimagining religious rituals on a symphonic scale. Commissioned in 1930 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, it is performed by the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales, conducted by Thomas Sondergard.
The programme also includes an additional performance in Mozart's enduringly popular 'Jupiter' Symphony.
Katie Derham presents, from the Royal Albert Hall.
Last on
Sun 26 Jul 201519:00
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Sir Mark Elder |
| Presenter | Katie Derham |
| Orchestra | BBC National Orchestra of Wales |
| Conductor | Thomas Søndergård |
| Choir | BBC National Chorus of Wales |
Broadcast
- Sun 26 Jul 201519:00
