Synopsis

From the Royal Albert Hall, Katie Derham presents ongoing live coverage of the world’s preeminent classical music festival. Tonight, Latvian accordionist Ksenija Sidorova and Australian tenor Stuart Skelton perform alongside Sakari Oramo and the BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Singers in a celebratory program. The repertoire spans diverse styles, featuring works by Florence Price, the Latin rhythms of Piazzolla and Troilo, English folk compositions by Percy Grainger, and the festival’s beloved tr