BBC Proms S56E05

BBC Proms - S56E05: BBC Proms 2002

Jul 23, 2002DocumentarySeason 56, Episode 5

Rolf Hind is the soloist in the first of this season's BBC commissions, David Sawer's Piano Concerto, which is preceded by Elgar's In the South. After the interval, Ravel's Sheherazade features the Proms debut of mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade. This is followed by Leonard Slatkin conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra in his own selection of excerpts from Igor Stravinsky's original ballet music for The Firebird. Charles Hazlewood and his guests discuss the evening's music, while Clare Louise Stuart hears the views of the Prommers' Panel.

BBC Proms S56E05 Synopsis

BBC Proms "BBC Proms 2002" is part of the 1337x catalog. Originally aired on 2002-07-23, this episode is part of Season 56 of BBC Proms. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Rolf Hind is the soloist in the first of this season's BBC commissions, David Sawer's Piano Concerto, which is preceded by Elgar's In the South. After the interval, Ravel's Sheherazade features the Proms debut of mezzo-soprano Frederica von Stade. Th...