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Prom 16 - The Halle Performs Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony archive

Part of the BBC Proms. Rachmaninov's The Bells opens this all-Russian programme from Sir Mark Elder and the Halle. Based on an Edgar Allan Poe poem, this magnificent choral symphony blends gothic drama with mystical intensity, haunted by the tolling of the Dies irae chant. Fear of death also lurks beneath the triumphant fanfares and jollity of Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 - the composer's attempt to satisfy Stalin and the Soviet regime after his career-riskingly provocative opera The Lady Macbeth of the Mtsensk District.

Cast/Performers

Mane Galoyan (soprano), Dmytro Popov (tenor), Rodion Pogossov (baritone)

Creatives/Company

Company(s): BBC Symphony Chorus, Halle Choir, Halle
Conductor: Mark Elder (Sir)

Prom 16 - The Halle Performs Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony

Prom 16 - The Halle Performs Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony (Concert) production archive for QTIX code T01214351881. Details of all Prom 16 - The Halle Performs Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S343

Archive Listings

26 Jul 23

Royal Albert Hall
Inner London, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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