Prom 63: Mahler & John Adams

4 Sep 2014, Royal Albert Hall

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大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra at the Proms Prom 63: Mahler & John Adams

Prom 63: Mahler & John Adams

19:30 Thu 4 Sep 2014 Royal Albert Hall

Marin Alsop joins the 大象传媒 SO for Mahler鈥檚 colourful and programmatic First Symphony

Programme

- - John Adams
  - Short Ride in a Fast Machine
  - Saxophone Concerto
- - Gustav Mahler
  - Symphony No. 1 in D major

Performers

Timothy McAllister
alto saxophone
alto saxophone
大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra
Marin Alsop
conductor
conductor

Composers

Prom 63: Mahler & John Adams

After her triumph at last year鈥檚 Last Night of the Proms, Marin Alsop returns, joining the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra for Mahler鈥檚 colourful and programmatic First Symphony. The muscular drive of John Adams dominates the first half, featuring his Saxophone Concerto and his iconic orchestral miniature Short Ride in a Fast Machine.