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British Classics with John Wilson

John Wilson conducts Sinfonia of London in an all-British programme, including music by Vaughan Williams, Elgar and Bax. Adam Walker joins the orchestra for Huw Watkins's Flute Concerto.

The eagerly anticipated return of audience favourite John Wilson kicks off 大象传媒 Four's 2022 Proms season. He conducts award-winning orchestra Sinfonia of London in a packed all-British programme.

Much-loved classics, including Vaughan Williams鈥檚 Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis and Elgar鈥檚 Enigma Variations, sit alongside Walton鈥檚 colourful Partita and Arnold Bax鈥檚 portrait of the Arthurian castle Tintagel. And it鈥檚 the Proms premiere of Huw Watkins鈥檚 dazzling Flute Concerto, written specially for tonight鈥檚 soloist, Adam Walker.

Katie Derham is joined by special guests.

2 hours, 4 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Katie Derham
Conductor John Wilson
Musician Adam Walker
Orchestra Sinfonia of London
Producer Glenn Barton
Producer Hattie McCall Davies
Director John Williams

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