| Main Performers | Sir András Schiff - piano |
| Orchestra or Band | Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra |
| Set List | 'Overture No.2 - Leonore', Beethoven
'Piano Concerto No.5 in E Flat Major - Emperor, Beethoven
ENCORE
'Impromptus No 2 in E Flat', Schubert,
INTERVAL
'Symphony No.7 in A Major', Beethoven
ENCORE
'Egmont Overture', Beethoven |
| Performance Notes | Tonights all-Beethoven Prom culminates in the composers most fascinating and bold symphony, a piece shaped by irresistible rhythmic drive, whether in the inevitable tread of its slow march or the propulsive energy of its outer movements. One of the worlds oldest orchestras, along with one of its closest collaborators, lights the fuse on Beethovens Seventh and his excitable Leonore Overture No. 2, while pianists pianist Sir András Schiff performs the composers most commanding piano concerto.
"Into the breach with an all-Beethoven programme came the orchestra's former gaffer, the 89-year-old Herbert Blomstedt. His authority appears to depend on little more than a few flicks from his hands and a beaky look or two. Yet he generated tremendous power and tremendous flair."
(The Times, 30 August 2016)
Full house. Approx. 500 people turned away. |
| Related Archival Material | Proms Guide (RAHE/1/2016/50),
Programme (RAHE/1/2016/107),
Mini-Guide (RAHE/6/2016/45),
Digital Photographs |