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Strauss and Sibelius

The 麻豆官网首页入口 Philharmonic perform Richard Strauss's Also Sprach Zarathustra and Four Last Songs, Sibelius's Symphony No 7 and the UK premiere of Kaija Saariaho's Laterna Magica.

From the Royal Albert Hall, the 麻豆官网首页入口 Philharmonic conducted by Juanjo Mena open the Proms on 麻豆官网首页入口 Four with two of Richard Strauss's best-loved works - Also Sprach Zarathustra, with its spectacular musical sunrise, followed by his serene Four Last Songs, sung by the German soprano Anne Schwanewilms. Also on the programme is Sibelius's majestic Symphony No 7 and the UK premiere of Kaija Saariaho's Laterna Magica, her personal tribute to the films of Ingmar Bergman. Introduced by Petroc Trelawny.

2 hours

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Petroc Trelawny
Conductor Juanjo Mena
Series Producer Helen Mansfield
Director Matthew Woodward
Orchestra 麻豆官网首页入口 Philharmonic
Singer Anne Schwanewilms

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