BBC Proms 2008: Vaughan Williams Anniversary

30th August 2008 Season 62 Episode 20

Highlights of a concert from last Tuesday commemorating the 50th anniversary of the death of English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. The BBC Symphony Orchestra performs pieces including Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, Serenade to Music and Symphony No 9 in E minor. Plus, conductor Sir Andrew Davis discusses Vaughan Williams's legacy and examines archive details of the composer's rehearsal for the premiere performance of Serenade to Music. Presented by Charles Hazlewood and Suzy Klein.

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Season 62 · Episode 21

Proms on Four

Renowned Chinese pianist Lang Lang becomes the third performer to be offered a solo recital at the Proms, selecting a collection of his favourite compositions to play, including works by Mozart, Rachmaninov, Debussy, Chopin and Liszt. Nine-year-old American piano prodigy Marc Yu, known as "little Mozart", joins the musician for a special duet. Presented by Petroc Trelawney.

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