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Archive listings for Prom 33 (2024)

Work type: Concert.

Titans of British Music - T188823876

From Westminster Bridge and the bells of Big Ben to Bloomsbury Square, in his A London Symphony Vaughan Williams depicts the English capital, where horses still trotted through the streets and the countryside could be glimpsed from Marble Arch. Elgar's 'stout and steaky' picture-postcard scenes of London life join anniversary composer Holst's Hammersmith, commissioned for the BBC Military Band, in saluting the city. Vaughan Williams's teacher Stanford (who died 100 years ago) completes the programme, with a selection of reflective songs performed by leading British baritone Christopher Maltman. There will be an interval.Performer Christopher Maltman (baritone). Company BBC Symphony Orchestra. Conductor Martyn Brabbins.

13 Aug 24

Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221
listing details L01746128081

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