Proms 1988 Events
Sat 17 Sep 1988
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Programme
- Don Juan
- Eugene Onegin 鈥� Letter Scene
- Piano Concerto in A minor- Grainger's performance of the solo part was taken from a 1921 Pianola roll, transferring it live in the concert hall to the Steinway grand piano, accompanied by conductor and orchestra.
- Henry V (choral suite arr. Malcolm Sargent)No. 1 Prologue
- Henry V (choral suite arr. Malcolm Sargent)No. 2 Passacaglia: Death of Falstaff
- Henry VNo. 3 Charge and Battle
- Henry V (choral suite arr. Malcolm Sargent)No. 3 Touch her soft lips and part
- Henry V (choral suite arr. Malcolm Sargent)No. 4 Finale: Agincourt Song
- Molly on the Shore
- Irish Tune from County Derry
- Shepherd's Hey - medley
- Songs of the Sea 鈥� 1: Drake's Drum
- Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major, 鈥楲and of Hope and Glory鈥�
- Fantasia on British Sea-SongsNo. 5 Jack's the Lad
- Fantasia on British Sea-SongsNo. 6 Farewell and Adieu, Ye Spanish Ladies - Cadenza
- Fantasia on British Sea-SongsNo. 7 Home, Sweet Home
- Fantasia on British Sea-SongsNo. 3 The Saucy Arethusa
- Fantasia on British Sea-SongsNo. 4 Tom Bowling
- Fantasia on British Sea-SongsNo. 8 See, the Conquering Hero Comes
- Fantasia on British Sea-SongsNo. 1 Bugle Calls
- Rule, Britannia!
- Jerusalem
Performers
- Joan Rodgerssoprano
- Percy GraingerPianola roll
- Benjamin Luxonbaritone
- 大象传媒 Singers (1924-34, Wireless Chorus; 1935-8, 1942-3, 1946-72, 大象传媒 Chorus) (men's voices)
- Sir Andrew Davisconductor
Fri 16 Sep 1988
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Programme
- Euryanthe, J291Overture
- Rosamunde, F眉rstin von Zypern, D 797No. 4 Romance 'Der Vollmond strahlt'
- Rosamunde, F眉rstin von Zypern, D 797No. 5 Spirits' Chorus 'In der Tiefe wohnt das Licht'
- Rosamunde, F眉rstin von Zypern, D 797No. 6 Entr'acte No. 3 in B flat major: Andantino
- Rosamunde, F眉rstin von Zypern, D 797No. 10 Ballet No. 2 in G major: Andantino
- Rosamunde, F眉rstin von Zypern, D 797No. 8 Shepherds' Chorus 'Hier auf den Fluren'
- Symphony No. 9 in D minor, 鈥楥horal鈥�
Performers
- David Wilson鈥怞ohnsonbaritone
- Linda Hirstmezzo-soprano
- Edith Wienssoprano
- Patrick Powertenor
- Sir Roger Norringtonconductor
Thu 15 Sep 1988
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Programme
- Fanfare for Shakespeare's Richard IIIProms premiere
- TieraProms premiere
- Brass Quintet No. 1 in B flat minor, Op 5Proms premiere
- Funeral March in Memory of Rikard Nordraak (orchestral version)
- Two Pieces for String Octet, Op 11Proms premiere
- Octet in E flat major, Op 20
- Mass No. 2 in E minor
Performers
- David Honeyballconductor
- London Brass Virtuosi
- John Pooleconductor
Wed 14 Sep 1988
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Programme
- Symphony No 10 鈥� Adagio
- Passacaglia, Op. 1
- Seven Early Songs
- The Miraculous Mandarin
Performers
- Jessye Normansoprano
- Pierre Boulezconductor
Tue 13 Sep 1988
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Programme
- Symphony No. 44 in E minor 'Trauersinfonie'
- Oboe Concerto London premiere
- Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, 鈥楨roica鈥�
Performers
- Robin Milleroboe
- Sir Peter Maxwell Daviesconductor