| Orchestra or Band | Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Set List | 'Symphony No.9', P Maxwell Davies,
Violin Concerto', Delius
INTERVAL
'Symphony No.10 in E Minor', Shostakovich |
| Performance Notes | To celebrate Her Majestys Diamond Jubilee, the Master of The Queens Music has written a one-movement work for orchestra and additional brass sextet, promising a dramatic and virtuoso challenge to all concerned.
While 1934 saw the birth of Sir Peter, it was also the year in which we lost three key players in Britains musical renaissance, Delius not least among them. His Violin Concerto has no more ardent champion than Tasmin Little.
Finally, the symphony often rated Shostakovichs finest is renewed by tonights famously high-voltage Liverpool partnership.
London Premiere of Sir Peter Maxwell Davies', 'Symphony No.9'.
Broadcast on BBC Radio 3. |
| Related Archival Material | Proms Guide (RAHE/1/2012/58),
Programme (RAHE/1/2012/112),
Handbill (RAHE/6/2012/39),
Poster (RAHE/2/2012/24) |