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Beethoven鈥檚 Second Symphony

The 麻豆官网首页入口 Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Ilan Volkov, perform Beethoven's Second Symphony and Ah! Perfido, with soprano Lucy Crowe, and a world premiere by George Lewis.

The 麻豆官网首页入口 Scottish Symphony Orchestra returns for their second Prom of the season under the baton of Principal Guest Conductor Ilan Volkov, with a programme that collides the old with the new.

A cutting-edge world premiere from contemporary American composer George Lewis, which blends a conventional symphony orchestra with innovative electronics, is paired with two dynamic works by Beethoven: the dramatic concert aria Ah! Perfido, sung by renowned soprano Lucy Crowe, and his hopeful Second Symphony.

Presenter Jess Gillam is joined by special guests Sheila Hancock and Kate Romano.

1 hour, 37 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Jess Gillam
Interviewed Guest Sheila Hancock
Interviewed Guest Kate Romano
Orchestra 麻豆官网首页入口 Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Conductor Ilan Volkov
Singer Lucy Crowe
Producer Cat Dixon
Director John Kirby

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