Synopsis

BBC Two presents a broadcast from the Royal Albert Hall throughout tonight. The program features a concerto for two pianos in each half, alongside Russian music. Highlights include a British premiere of rare pieces discovered by Gennadi Rozhdestvensky, principal conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, and concertmaster Bela Dekany. The performers are Peter Frankl (piano) and Tamas Vasary (piano). Part One includes Glinka's Overture to Ruslan and Ludmilla, and dances from A Life for t