Details

Part of the BBC Proms. Following last night's Prokofiev piano concerto cycle, tonight's Prom opens with the Russian's bright and joyous ?Classical' Symphony, which surprised critics of the young firebrand composer with its formal elegance. It's paired with Rachmaninov's Second Symphony ? beloved for its intimate, lyrical slow movement. Rachmaninov might be the original composer of the ?big tune', but it's an instinct China's Qigang Chen - a pupil of Messiaen - shares. East and West come together for his evocative Iris d?voil?e, pairing traditional Chinese instruments with Western harmonies. Finish time approx 21:00

Cast/Performers

Meng Meng (soprano), Anu Komsi (soprano), Piia Komsi (soprano), Jia Li (pipa), Jing Chang (zheng), Nan Wang (erhu)

Creatives/Company

Company: BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Conductor: Xian Zhang