BBC Proms S42E10 · Live from the Proms

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The American conductor Michael Tilson Thomas this week takes up his new post as f rincipal Conductor of the London Symphony Orchestra. Before tonight's performance of Das klagende Lied, Tilson Thomas illustrates the background to this striking example of Mahler's early genius. Tonight's complete performance is specially illustrated for television. 8.30* Live in stereo from the Royal Albert Hall , London Introduced by Donald MacLeod Mahler Das klagende Lied (Song of Lament) Part 1: Forest Legend Part 2: The Minstrel Part 3: Wedding Piece Margaret Price (soprano) Jard Van Nes (mezzo-soprano) Siegfried Jerusalem (tenor) Henry Herford (baritone) London Symphony Chorus London Symphony Orchestra led by ASHLEY ARBUCKLE conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas Lighting DAN CRANEFIELD Sound VIC GODRICH and JAMES HAMILTON

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11. 11 11. Last Night of the Proms1988-09-17Live in stereo from the Royal Albert Hall , London, television and radio join to relay the entire concert with its unique blend of musical entertainment and flag-waving with the BB
12. 12 12. Last Night of the Proms1988-09-17Part 2 The suite from WILLIAM WALTON 's score for the film of Henry V, PERCY GRAINGER 'S idiosyncratic settings of Molly on the Shore, Danny Boy and Shepherd's Hey; and STANFORD'
13. 13 13. The Phil at the Albert1988-12-19The Manchester-based BBC Philharmonic Orchestra visited the Royal Albert Hall in London earlier this year to play in the 1988 Promenade Concerts. In the first of two programmes the
14. 14 14. The Phil at the Albert1988-12-27Second of two programmes. The Manchester-based BBC Philharmonic Orchestra play GUSTAV MAHLER'S Das Lied Von der Erde recorded at this Year's Promenade Concerts from the Royal Alb