BBC Proms (1947) : 65x30
Overview
The music of Sergey Prokofiev looms large in this fascinating collaboration between Vladimir Jurowski and the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. First, an esoteric offering from the master's London-based grandson, a crossover artist in the best sense, determined to find new audiences and to reconfigure the classical tradition by way of Minimalist grooves, dancefloor beats, club nights and remixes. The influence of the senior Prokofiev is plain in the sizzling keyboard writing of Britten's early Piano Concerto, which gives BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist Benjamin Grosvenor another chance to shine, following his First Night Proms debut. In the second half, Prokofiev's ballet music recounts the doomed love of Verona's most romantic couple. Saturday 6 August 6.30pm – c. 9.05pm Royal Albert Hall Classical for starters, Piano music Gabriel Prokofiev Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra (21 mins) Britten Piano Concerto (35 mins) Gould Boogie Woogie Etude (2 mins) (encore) INTERVAL Prokofiev Romeo and Juliet - selection (50 mins) Benjamin Grosvenor piano, New Generation Artist DJ Switch dj (turntables) National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain Vladimir Jurowski conductor
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65 - 1First Night of the Proms July 15, 2011 -
65 - 6Weber, Brahms & Stravinsky July 19, 2011
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65 - 9Sibelius, Bartók and Janáček July 21, 2011
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65 - 10Debussy, Ravel & Falla July 22, 2011
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65 - 11Human Planet Prom July 23, 2011
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65 - 13Verdi – Requiem July 24, 2011
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65 - 14Mahler – Symphony No. 9 July 25, 2011
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65 - 15Kodály, Bartók & Liszt July 26, 2011
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65 - 20Horrible Histories – Free Family Prom July 30, 2011
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65 - 21Strauss, Walton & Prokofiev July 30, 2011
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65 - 24Elgar, Grainger & Strauss August 02, 2011
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65 - 25Grainger August 02, 2011
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65 - 26Debussy, Dutilleux & Ravel August 03, 2011
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65 - 29Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra plays Mahler August 05, 2011
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65 - 30National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain August 06, 2011
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65 - 31Nigel Kennedy plays Bach August 06, 2011
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65 - 38Film Music Prom August 12, 2011
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65 - 39Spaghetti Western Orchestra August 12, 2011
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65 - 40Comedy Prom August 13, 2011
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65 - 47Brahms – Symphony No. 3 & Piano Concerto No. 1 August 19, 2011
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65 - 48Brahms & Schumann August 19, 2011
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65 - 49Brahms – Piano Concerto No. 2 & Symphony No. 4 August 20, 2011
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65 - 59Hooray for Hollywood August 29, 2011
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65 - 67Beethoven – Missa Solemnis September 04, 2011
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65 - 74Last Night of the Proms September 10, 2011