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Schumann, J Strauss II, J Strauss I - Part 1

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From the Royal Albert Hall, London. Schumann: Overture, Scherzo and Finale, Op 52; Piano Concerto in A minor. Christian Zacharias (piano), 大象传媒 Philharmonic/Vassily Sinaisky.

大象传媒 PROMS 2010

Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London

Presented by Sara Mohr-Pietsch

Schumann's lyrical Piano Concerto continues the season's bicentenary celebrations of the composer's birth. Conducted by Vassily Sinaisky, the 大象传媒 Philharmonic is joined by acclaimed pianist Christian Zacharias who is fascinated by Schumann's music. 'Schumann, of course, is not easy', says Zacharias. 'He has rhythmically intricate ideas which suggest one thing but which actually hide another', like the 'hidden waltz' of the finale.

After the interval, the spirit of the traditional Proms Viennese night is revived, with a variety of classics from the Strauss family.

Schumann: Overture, Scherzo and Finale, Op. 52
Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor
Christian Zacharias (piano)
大象传媒 Philharmonic
Vassily Sinaisky (conductor)

This Prom will be repeated on Wednesday 28th July at 2pm.

55 minutes

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Sun 25 Jul 2010 18:30

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  • Sun 25 Jul 2010 18:30

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