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Concerto at the BBC Proms: Mark Simpson Plays Nielsen

Former BBC Young Musician winner Mark Simpson is the soloist in the Clarinet Concerto by Carl Nielsen, followed by the world premiere of Hugh Wood's Epithalamion.

Former BBC Young Musician winner Mark Simpson is the soloist in the fiendishly virtuosic Clarinet Concerto by Carl Nielsen, with proms favourite Sir Andrew Davis conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra. The BBC Symphony Chorus have a chance to shine in the world premiere of Hugh Wood's Epithalamion, a song of joy celebrating married love. Presented by Tom Service.

1 hour

Credits

RoleContributor
PresenterTom Service
ProducerPeter Jones
DirectorJohn Williams
MusicianMark Simpson
OrchestraBBC Symphony Orchestra
ConductorAndrew Davis
ChoirBBC Symphony Chorus

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