BBC Proms S61E04 · American Classics - Prom 5

Overview

Charles Hazlewood introduces the BBC Symphony Orchestra under David Robertston as they perform two 20th century American classics - Leonard Bernstein's Second Symphony, The Age of Anxiety, and Charles Ives' Fourth Symphony. The programme begins with the first BBC commission of the season, Substratum by British composer Sam Hayden.

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1. 1 1. First Night of the Proms2007-07-13Jiri Belohlavek conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra, performing Walton's Overture 'Portsmouth Point', Elgar's Cello Concerto and Beethoven's 9th Symphony.
2. 2 2. Rameau and Campra - Prom 32007-07-15Charles Hazlewood introduces a night of French Baroque music performed by the English Baroque Soloists and the Monteverdi Choir. Sir John Eliot Gardiner conducts a sequence of danc
3. 3 3. Rossini and Berio - Prom 42007-07-16Suzy Klein introduces the Chorus and Orchestra of Santa Cecilia, Rome, and an international quartet of young singers as they perform Rossini's theatrical Stabat Mater, conducted by
4. 4 4. American Classics - Prom 52007-07-17Charles Hazlewood introduces the BBC Symphony Orchestra under David Robertston as they perform two 20th century American classics - Leonard Bernstein's Second Symphony, The Age of
5. 5 5. Beethoven and Brett Dean - Prom 132007-07-22The BBC Symphony Chorus, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and the Gondwana Voices perform Brett Dean's Vexations and Devotions.
6. 6 6. Haydn's Seasons - Prom 142007-07-23Conductor Sir Roger Norrington and the Handel and Haydn Society of Boston are joined by singers Sally Matthews, Toby Spence and Jonathan Lemalu for a performance of Joseph Haydn's
7. 7 7. Film Prom - Prom 22007-07-28From the Royal Albert Hall, Richard E Grant introduces a selection of film compositions to mark the BAFTA's 60th anniversary and the Summer of the British Film. John Wilson conduct
8. 8 8. French Classics - Prom 222007-07-29Suzy Klein introduces les Musiciens du Louvre, Grenoble, under their founding conductor Marc Minkowski in an entirely French programme which includes Bizet's incidental music to L'
9. 9 9. Salonen Conducts Salonen - Prom 232007-07-30Suzy Klein introduces the European premiere of Esa-Pekka Salonen's Piano Concerto, performed by Yefim Bronfman and the BBC Symphony Orchestra and conducted by the composer. The pro
10. 10 10. Twentieth Century Classics - Prom 242007-07-31Suzy Klein introduces four varied and colourful works from the twentieth century. Sibelius' Tapiola, Britten's Piano Concerto, Varese's Ecuatorial and Debussy's La Mer are performe
11. 11 11. NYO - Prom 292007-08-04Mark Elder conducts as the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain performs works by Prokofiev, Shostakovich and Aaron Jay Kernis. Introduced by Howard Goodall.
12. 12 12. Elgar's Enigma - Prom 312007-08-05Suzy Klein introduces Daniele Gatti conducting the Royal Philharmonic in the Enigma Variations, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Elgar's birth.
13. 13 13. Renee Fleming Sings Berg - Prom 322007-08-06Suzy Klein introduces acclaimed soprano Renee Fleming as she returns to the Proms to perform songs by Alban Berg and Erich Korngold. She's accompanied by the BBC Philharmonic and c
14. 14 14. Britten and Mahler - Prom 332007-08-07Suzy Klein introduces Britten's Sinfonia da Requiem and Mahler's 10th Symphony. Gianandrea Noseda conducts the BBC Philharmonic.
15. 15 15. EUYO Prom2007-08-11A prom by the European Union Youth Orchestra conducted by Sir Colin Davis. The theme of nature links two great symphonies - Sibelius's Fifth and Brahms's Third.
16. 16 16. Midseason Highlights2007-08-12Highlights of the 2007 Proms season so far, including Sir John Eliot Gardiner's collaboration with the young musicians of the Buskaid Soweto String Project.
17. 17 17. Mahler and Brahms - Prom 402007-08-13Verity Sharp introduces baritone Matthias Goerne singing a selection from Mahler's Des Knaben Wunderhorn, with the Frankfurt Radio Symphony conducted by Paavo Jarvi. Also, Weber's
18. 18 18. Stravinsky's Petrushka - Prom 412007-08-14A reinterpretation with improvisation of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, Stravinsky's Petrushka and three dance episodes from Bernstein's On the Town.
19. 19 19. Simon Bolivar National Youth Orchestra of Venezuela2007-08-19The Simon Bolivar National Youth Orchestra of Venezuela play Shostakovich's Tenth Symphony and symphonic dances from West Side Story.
20. 20 20. Bluebeard's Castle - Prom 482007-08-20Verity Sharp introduces Christoph von Dohnanyi conducting the Philharmonia Orchestra in a new orchestral suite from Thomas Ades' opera Powder Her Face, based on the life and disgra
21. 21 21. Elgar Compilation2007-08-20Aled Jones introduces a programme of much loved pieces by Elgar from the season's Proms. Daniele Gatti conducts as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra perform the Enigma Variations, s
22. 22 22. Haitink - Prom 552007-08-25Nicholas Owen introduces a Prom by the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra conducted by Bernard Haitink, featuring music by Wagner and Debussy.
23. 23 23. Britten and Prokofiev - Prom 562007-08-26Petroc Trelawny introduces Britten's Four Sea Interludes and Prokofiev's Fifth Symphony, performed by the BBC Symphony Orchestra under their chief conductor, Jiri Belohlavek. They
24. 24 24. An Evening with Michael Ball - Prom 582007-08-27Petroc Trelawny introduces a bank holiday concert featuring star of the West End and Broadway, Michael Ball, as he comes to the Proms for the first time. With special guests and th
25. 25 25. Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev - Prom 592007-08-28Petroc Trelawny introduces Valery Gergiev conducting the London Symphony Orchestra in an all Russian programme of Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev.
26. 26 26. Handel at the Proms2007-08-31Aled Jones with a Prom featuring music by Handel performed by Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Freiburg Baroque Orchestra.
27. 27 27. Prom 642007-09-01From the Royal Albert Hall, Charles Hazlewood introduces a concert by the San Francisco Symphony led by Michael Tilson Thomas. Featuring Charles Ives' 3rd Symphony.
28. 28 28. Mahler's 7th Symphony - Prom 652007-09-02Charles Hazlewood introduces Mahler's Seventh Symphony, a colossal journey from darkness to light, performed by the acclaimed San Francisco Symphony under Michael Tilson Thomas.
29. 29 29. Last Night of the Proms - Part 12007-09-08From the Royal Albert Hall, Alan Titchmarsh introduces the final concert of the Proms season. There's a Shakespearean theme with Dvorak's Overture Otello and Thomas Ades' Prelude t
30. 30 30. Last Night of the Proms - Part 22007-09-08Live from the Royal Albert Hall, Alan Titchmarsh introduces the final concert of the Proms season. Master of ceremonies is conductor Jiri Belohlavek, who joins with soprano Anna Ne
31. 31 31. Youth Compilation2007-09-13From the Royal Albert Hall, Aled Jones introduces highlights of youth orchestras that have performed at the Proms. Gustavo Dudamel conducts the National Youth Orchestra of Venezuel