Live from the Proms

9th September 1990 Season 44 Episode 9

The German conductor Giinter Wand is universally recognised as one of the world's finest Bruckner interpreters. During a career spanning six decades he has developed a special affinity with the spiritual world of Anton Bruckner. Tonight, he conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra in Bruckner's towering Fifth Symphony, a work which in its massive span encompasses earthy humour, energy and serene beauty, and builds up to one of the most powerful musical conclusions. Introduced by Michael Berkeley.

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Season 44 · Episode 10

Last Night of the Proms

Live from London's Royal Albert Hall , this year's final Prom concert is conducted by Mark Elder. A Swedish soloist and composers from Austria, France and Italy add an international spice to the traditionally British flavour of this event. Over the last two months, the Royal Albert Hall has played host to 65 promenade concerts. BBC Symphony Orchestra (leader Bela Dekany ) BBC Singers (director Simon Joly ) BBC Symphony Chorus (director Stephen Jackson ) Introduced by Richard Baker. Part 1 features Vaughan Williams's Overture The Wasps; Haydn's Trumpet Concerto in E flat major with soloist Hakan Hardenberger ; Tippett's Suite for the Birthday of Prince Charles and Parry's Blest Pair of Sirens.

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