Sofia Gubaidulina's The Light of the End
Wednesday 11 January 2006 19:30-21:30 (Radio 3)
Continuing this special series of highlights from last summer's Proms.
The annual Proms performance of Beethoven's monumental choral symphony was paired last year with the UK premiere of a colourful work for large orchestra by Russian composer Sofia Gubaidulina. After its Boston premiere, also conducted by Kurt Masur, critics praised its gorgeous orchestration and fascinating combinations of percussion.
Presented by Rob Cowan. Recorded at the Royal Albert Hall, London.
Playlist:
Sofia Gubaidulina: The Light of the End (UK premiere)
Beethoven: Symphony No 9 in Dm, Choral
Christiane Libor (soprano)
Jean Rigby (mezzo-soprano)
Thomas Studebaker (tenor)
Hanno Müller-Brachmann (bass-baritone)
Finchley Children's Music Group
London Philharmonic Choir
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Kurt Masur (conductor)
