| Main Performers | Alexander Gavrylyuk - piano |
| Orchestra or Band | BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra |
| Set List | 'Russian Orthodox Chant' G Tvoy, Spase,
'Piano Concerto No.3 in D Minor', Rachmaniov,
INTERVAL
'Russian Orthodox Chant', S Tikhiy, arr. N Kedrov Jr.,
'Symphony No.2 in E Minor 60, Rachmaniov
ENCORE
'Vocalise', Rachmaninov |
| Performance Notes | In tonights all-Rachmaninov Prom prize-winning pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk makes his Proms debut in the composers demanding Third Piano Concerto (continuing our cycle of the composers complete piano concertos), while the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra steps into the spotlight for the mercurial Second Symphony, with its hauntingly beautiful Adagio and impassioned finale.
The Latvian Radio Choir complements each work with Russian Orthodox chant, illuminating these blazing orchestral works with the hypnotic sound-world that seeped into Rachmaninovs works (including, possibly, the opening Russian Hymn theme of the Third Concerto).
These chants also formed the basis of Rachmaninovs glorious All-Night Vigil (Vespers), which follows in this evenings Late Night Prom.
The concert was broadcast live on BBC Four.
Proms debuts from Alexander Gavrylyuk and Latvian Radio Choir.
Proms premieres of 'Russian Orthodox Chant' G Tvoy, Spase, and 'Russian Orthodox Chant', S Tikhiy, arr. N Kedrov Jr. |
| Related Archival Material | Proms Guide (RAHE/1/2017/47a),
Programme (RAHE/1/2017/82),
Mini Guide (RAHE/6/2017/36),
Digital Photographs,
Posters (RAHE/2/2017/27-28) |