Royal Albert HallKensington Gore, London, Greater London, SW7 2AP, United Kingdom
Dates/times in London time zone
Festival: BBC PromsProgramme
Performers
| Ailish Tynan | Soprano |
| Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra | |
| Kirill Karabits | Conductor |
Liszt’s symphonic poem (he invented the genre) is based on Victor Hugo’s poem about the legendary Mazeppa, a nobleman caught in flagrante who is tied to a wild horse which is then driven into the night.
Continuing this season’s exploration of nonstandard concertos, Ailish Tynan tackles a Gliere rarity unheard at the Proms since the 1980s.
By contrast, Rachmaninov’s gloriously lyrical Second Symphony has become a firm favourite in recent years. A sense of symphonic unity is provided by its network of thematic cross-references, which also give rise to some of the composer’s best tunes. The Adagio is especially famous for its lovely, long-breathed clarinet melody over softly murmuring violins.
Continuing this season’s exploration of nonstandard concertos, Ailish Tynan tackles a Gliere rarity unheard at the Proms since the 1980s.
By contrast, Rachmaninov’s gloriously lyrical Second Symphony has become a firm favourite in recent years. A sense of symphonic unity is provided by its network of thematic cross-references, which also give rise to some of the composer’s best tunes. The Adagio is especially famous for its lovely, long-breathed clarinet melody over softly murmuring violins.
