Orchestral music Events
Sat 10 Sep 2011
- 17:30Hyde Park
The ±«Óătv Proms in the Park experience offers a live open-air concert with high-profile artists and presenters, culminating in a ±«Óătv Big Screen link-up to the Royal Albert Hall and a firework finale in the park. So gather together your friends, pack a picnic and get ready for a fabulous night out. Update 10 September: We are sorry to announce that due to ill health Josh Groban has withdrawn from ±«Óătv Proms in the Park in Hyde Park
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Be part of the biggest musical party of the year!
Be part of the biggest musical party of the year!
Programme
- Musica benevolens(4 mins)Musicians Benevolent Fund commission: world premiere
- The Miraculous Mandarin â suite(20 mins)
- GötterdÀmmerung - 'Fliegt heim, ihr Raben!'(18 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major(19 mins)
- interval
- Grande polonaise brillante, Op. 22(9 mins)
- Mo nighean dubh (My Dark-Haired Maiden)(4 mins)
- The Young Personâs Guide to the Orchestra(20 mins)
- Climb Ev'ry Mountain(4 mins)
- Carousel â 'You'll never walk alone'(3 mins)(arranged by Stephen Jackson)
- Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major, âLand of Hope and Gloryâ(8 mins)
- Rule, Britannia!(8 mins)(arranged by Malcolm Sargent)
- Jerusalem(4 mins)(orchestrated by Edward Elgar)
- National Anthem(2 mins)
Performers
- Susan Bullocksoprano
- Lang Langpiano
- Edward Gardnerconductor
Thu 8 Sep 2011
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The Proms welcome back the fabulous Philadelphia Orchestra after a five-year gap. This event has no seats remaining - check for returns closer to the date or Prom on the day for ÂŁ5.
The Proms welcome back the fabulous Philadelphia Orchestra after a five-year gap. This event has no seats remaining - check for returns closer to the date or Prom on the day for ÂŁ5.
Programme
- Finlandia(8 mins)
- Violin Concerto in D major(35 mins)
- interval
- Symphonic Dances(36 mins)
- La valse(12 mins)
Performers
- Janine Jansenviolin
- Charles Dutoitconductor
Wed 7 Sep 2011
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
David Robertsonâs second programme revels in the diversity of British music.
David Robertsonâs second programme revels in the diversity of British music.
Programme
- Isabella(13 mins)
- Concerto for Violin and Orchestra(31 mins)UK premiere
- interval
- The Planets(50 mins)
Performers
- Christian Tetzlaffviolin
- David Robertsonconductor
Tue 6 Sep 2011
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
For the second of its two concerts, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra preface Mahlerâs turbulent and heart-wrenching Fifth Symphony with lyrical music by one of the most distinguished and prolific of contemporary German composers.
For the second of its two concerts, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra preface Mahlerâs turbulent and heart-wrenching Fifth Symphony with lyrical music by one of the most distinguished and prolific of contemporary German composers.
Programme
- Lohengrin - Prelude to Act 1(9 mins)
- Gesungene Zeit(24 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 5 in C sharp minor(73 mins)
Performers
- AnneâSophie Mutterviolin
- Manfred Honeckconductor
Composers