Synopsis

The second of four televised Proms features James Naughtie introducing Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 in F major (Pastoral), recorded at the Royal Albert Hall on July 30th. David Attenborough accompanies the performance with reflections on the persistent connection between music and the natural world. Mark Wigglesworth leads the BBC National Orchestra of Wales in Beethoven's nuanced depiction of the countryside, weaving together elements of birdsong, folk dance, and storms into a symphony of rema