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Post by julesd68 on Apr 20, 2023 23:42:39 GMT
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Post by Slinger on Apr 21, 2023 14:17:04 GMT
The " Horrible Histories" Proms look fun, and well worth a listen/watch on the Beeb. I quite fancy Prom 57 too, as well as 35, 45, and 56, obviously, which is, I beleieve, being boradcast live.  Will you be " gettin' yer Wang on" on Friday 4 August, Jules? Is it just me, or does there seem to be more 20 th/21 st century music this year? |
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Post by julesd68 on Apr 21, 2023 15:01:13 GMT
No Yuja for me, the programme doesn't interest me sadly.
I think I will book these concerts -
PROM 3: BENJAMIN GROSVENOR PIANO RECITAL
PROM 16: THE HALLÉ PERFORMS SHOSTAKOVICH’S FIFTH SYMPHONY
PROM 41:
Ligeti Lontano
Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major Shostakovich Symphony No. 10 in E minor
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Post by MartinT on Apr 21, 2023 16:59:49 GMT
I don't think I could persuade Ruth to see Beethoven's 9th, sadly.
I've seen a great performance of Shostakovich 5th and of Poulenc's Carmelites.
Oh, hang on a minute: Ligeti's Requiem, Lux Aeterna and Zarathustra? Bloody hell, I fancy that!
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Post by MartinT on Apr 21, 2023 17:07:56 GMT
Right, I've put the tickets in my Proms planner. Anyone else fancy the Ligeti/Strauss one (Prom 36)?
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Post by julesd68 on Apr 21, 2023 17:53:11 GMT
Have you selected Prom 16 for Shosta?
Tell me about the Poulenc!
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Post by MartinT on Apr 21, 2023 19:26:32 GMT
No, I don't think I'll go to the Shostakovich.
The Poulenc Carmelites are very much in his style with lots of lovely Poulenc like cues, but they're a bit of a long haul. Not as wonderful as the Stabat Mater or the Organ Concerto.
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Post by julesd68 on Apr 22, 2023 10:48:37 GMT
Is it just me, or does there seem to be more 20 th/21 st century music this year? I'm not sure about this Paul - just on 'casual viewing' there seems to be the usual mix of new and old. I thought perhaps this year they have gone a bit more traditional and reined in the "experimental" a little. |
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Post by MartinT on May 13, 2023 7:25:20 GMT
I'm up and waiting this morning to try to get tickets for Prom 36. Always wanted to hear Ligeti and the Zarathustra is a big bonus.
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Post by julesd68 on May 13, 2023 7:45:49 GMT
Me too - good luck!
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Post by MartinT on May 13, 2023 8:01:36 GMT
My phone is slightly winning at position 4400 compared with the desktop at 4700.
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Post by MartinT on May 13, 2023 8:44:06 GMT
Got them!
Programme Prom 36
Ligeti Requiem 29’
Interval
Lux aeterna 9’
R. Strauss Also sprach Zarathustra 34’
Jennifer France soprano
Clare Presland mezzo-soprano
Edvard Grieg Kor
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Royal Northern College of Music Chamber Choir
London Philharmonic Choir
Edward Gardner conductor
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Post by julesd68 on May 13, 2023 9:27:30 GMT
Very pleased with my selections and seats.
Prom 3
Debussy, arr. Borwick Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune
Liszt Réminiscences de Norma
Ravel
Le tombeau de Couperin
La valse
Benjamin Grosvenor piano
Prom 8
Impressions of Spain
Falla La vida breve – Interlude and Dance
Lalo Symphonie espagnole
Debussy Images – Ibéria
Ravel Boléro
María Dueñas violin
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Josep Pons conductor
Prom 16
Rachmaninov The Bells
Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 in D minor
Mané Galoyan soprano
Dmytro Popov tenor
Rodion Pogossov baritone
BBC Symphony Chorus
Hallé Choir
Hallé
Sir Mark Elder conductor
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