| Main Performers | Christian Gerhaher - vocal |
| Orchestra or Band | Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester |
| Set List | 'Cantata No.82 - Ich Habe Genug', J S Bach
INTERVAL
'Symphony No.9 in D Minor 64', Bruckner |
| Performance Notes | Death laid its hand on Anton Bruckner as he laboured over the incomplete last movement of his final symphony. But as life was leaving Bruckner, vision and faith were only strengthening in him. Even in its incompleteness, Bruckners Ninth carries with it an inspiring optimism in the face of death. Art had its beginning in God, believed Bruckner, and so it must lead back to God. Appropriate sentiments given it is preceded by Bachs cantata of resignation and acceptance Ich habe genug from the thrilling bass-baritone of Christian Gerhaher.
"...On Tuesday night the 118 members of Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, none a hair over 26, couldn't be beaten for sheer heat and passion. ...With all its spacious grandeur, Bruckner's Ninth might have been written for the Albert Hall."
(The Times, 1 September 2016)
The event was attended by Prime Minister Theresa May. |
| Related Archival Material | Proms Guide (RAHE/1/2016/50),
Programme (RAHE/1/2016/108),
Mini-Guide (RAHE/6/2016/45),
Digital Photographs |