Synopsis

From the Royal Albert Hall, Kurt Masur leads the London Philharmonic Choir and Orchestra in the annual Proms performance of Beethoven’s uplifting Choral Symphony, accompanied by a distinguished international cast of soloists. Before the principal work, the UK premiere of "The Light of the End," a composition by the uniquely gifted Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina, will be presented. Between acts, presenter Verity Sharp interviews Kurt Masur and converses with guests John Deathridge, the King