Main Performers | Toby Spence, Nicholas Perfect - vocals, Leonard Elschenbroich - cello |
Orchestra or Band | BBC National Orchestra of Wales |
Choirs | BBC National Chorus of Wales |
Set List | 'Ballad of Heroes', Britten, 'Cello Concerto', B Elias INTERVAL 'Jehova, Quam Multi Sunt Hostes Mei', Purcell, arr. E Elgar, Enigma Variations', E Elgar |
Performance Notes | Ryan Wigglesworth joins the BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales for a programme that spans four centuries, from Purcells dramatic choral motet Jehova, quam multi sunt hostes mei, to the world premiere of Brian Eliass Cello Concerto, whose intricate, spiral structure creates a dream-like musical narrative.
The concert opens with Brittens most overtly political work an impassioned musical stand against fascism that anticipates the composers War Requiem; and reaches its culmination with Elgars Enigma Variations, which includes the much-loved Nimrod.
BBC Commission and world premiere of 'Cello Concerto', B Elias. |
Related Archival Material | Proms Guide (RAHE/1/2017/47a), Programme (RAHE/1/2017/78), Mini Guide (RAHE/6/2017/36), Digital Photographs, Posters (RAHE/2/2017/27-28) |