BBC Proms (1947) : 65x67
Overview
Sir Colin Davis tackles a work whose uncompromising nature makes it as great a challenge as anything in the choral repertoire, whether you regard it as a statement of the composer's belief in the spiritual potential of man or his faith in a supreme being. 'A musician must make affirmations,' says Davis. 'If a musician cannot believe in music as a universal ideal, what is he left with? We may be encircled by gloom but music gives us a chance to throw what Meredith calls "that faint thin line upon the shore". ... Beethoven is a man at war with himself but a man who is determined to win.' Sunday 4 September 7.00pm – c. 8.40pm Royal Albert Hall Choral music and singing events Beethoven Missa Solemnis (90 mins) Helena Juntunen soprano Sarah Connolly mezzo-soprano Paul Groves tenor Matthew Rose bass London Philharmonic Choir London Symphony Chorus London Symphony Orchestra Sir Colin Davis 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