The ninety-second season of the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts begins with Mahler’s Symphony No. 8 in E flat. Mahler himself conducted the triumphant premiere of this expansive Eighth Symphony in Munich in 1910, a mere eight months before hi…

The BBC's first recording of the 92nd season of Henry Wood Promenade Concerts, captured earlier this evening at the Royal Albert Hall. Presented by Jane Glover, Iona Brown performs Walton's vibrant and lyrical Violin Concerto, accompanie…

Stravinsky's *Le Rossignol* (The Nightingale) featured in the second of this year's Henry Wood Promenade Concerts, is presented by Jane Glover. The work recounts the tale of *The Emperor and the Nightingale* by Hans Christian Andersen. …

Featuring Anne-Sophie Mutter on solo violin and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, led by concertmaster Barry Griffiths and conducted by Yuri Temirkanov. Introduced by Jane Glover, tonight’s program from the 92nd season of the Henry Wood …

Tonight's program features a trilogy of Iberian show-pieces, brimming with the vibrant rhythms, sweeping melodies, and shimmering instrumental textures characteristic of Spanish music. The Philharmonia Orchestra is led by concertmaster Pete…

Tonight's live broadcast from the Royal Albert Hall presents Alfred Brendel as soloist in Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, performed with the London Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Claudio Abbado and conducted by Michael D…

Jonathan Harvey's *Madonna of Winter and Spring*, a significant new work commissioned by the BBC, premiered at the Royal Albert Hall. The piece is a meditation on faith, realized through the powerful interplay of a large orchestra and live …

Beethoven Choral Symphony, conducted by Sir Georg Solti, featuring Jessye Norman (soprano), Sarah Walker (mezzo-soprano), Reiner Goldberg (tenor), and Hans Sotin (bass). With the BBC Singers, London Voices, and the Chorus of Welsh Nation…

From the Royal Albert Hall, television and radio broadcast the entire concert in stereo, capturing its distinctive combination of musical excellence and celebratory spirit marking the close of the season. The Italian influence that has …

Beyond the familiar favorites of the last night, Walton offers a nod to a mischievous figure from commedia dell'arte, while Britten reimagines Rossini. Walton: Overture – Scapino Bax Mediterranean Britten: Soirees musicales – Elgar: Pom…