| Main Performers | Meng Meng,
Anu Komsi,
Piia Komsi - vocals,
Jia Li - pipa,
Jing Chang - zheng,
Nan Wang - erhu, banhu |
| Orchestra or Band | BBC National Orchestra of Wales |
| Set List | 'Symphony No.1 in D Major, 'Classical', Prokofiev,
'Iris devilee', Q Chen
INTERVAL
'Symphony No.2 in E Minor', Rachmaninov |
| Performance Notes | Following last nights Prokofiev piano concerto cycle, tonights Prom opens with the Russians bright and joyous Classical Symphony, which surprised critics of the young firebrand composer with its formal elegance. Its paired with Rachmaninoffs Second Symphony beloved for its intimate, lyrical slow movement. Rachmaninoff might be the original composer of the big tune, but its an instinct Chinas Qigang Chen a pupil of Messiaen shares. East and West come together for his evocative Iris dévoilée, pairing traditional Chinese instruments with Western harmonies.
Broadcast live on BBC Radio 3.
Proms debuts of all main performers except Anu Komsi.
London premiere of 'Iris devilee', Qiqang Chen. |
| Related Archival Material | Proms Guide (RAHE/1/2015/60),
Programme (RAHE/1/2015/74),
Mini Guide (RAHE/6/2015/37),
Digital Photographs |