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Prom 19/Berlioz, Mendelssohn

Presented by Louise Fryer. 大象传媒 Proms 2009: Another chance to hear a Prom featuring Berlioz's Benvenuto Cellini overture and la mort de Cleopatre, plus Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise.

Presented by Louise Fryer.

大象传媒 Proms 2009

Another chance to hear a Prom featuring Berlioz's Benvenuto Cellini overture and la mort de Cleopatre, followed by Mendelssohn's triumphant Hymn of Praise. Wildly popular with Victorian audiences, it's not often heard today, and the Halle under music director Mark Elder, revive the work as part of 2009's Mendelssohn celebrations.

Susan Graham (mezzo-soprano)
Sally Matthews (soprano)
Sarah Castle (mezzo-soprano)
Steve Davislim (tenor)
Halle Choir
Halle Youth Choir
Halle Orchestra
Mark Elder (conductor)

Berlioz: Overture (Benvenuto Cellini); La mort de Cleopatre
Mendelssohn: Symphony No 2 in B flat (Lobgesang).

2 hours

Last on

Wed 5 Aug 2009 14:00

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  • Wed 5 Aug 2009 14:00