大象传媒

This short work written for the 2013 Proms is a musical tapestry using folk song, city sounds, and a huge percussion section to punchy effect. Clyne spoke of her inspirations: "Masquerade draws inspiration from the original mid-18th century promenade concerts held in London's pleasure gardens. As is true today, these concerts were a place where people from all walks of life mingled to enjoy a wide array of music. Other forms of entertainment ranged from the sedate to the salacious with acrobatics, exotic street entertainers, dancers, fireworks and masquerades. I am fascinated by the historic and sociological courtship between music and dance. Combined with costumes, masked guises and elaborate settings, masquerades created an exciting, yet controlled, sense of occasion and celebration. It is this that I wish to evoke in Masquerade. It is an honor to compose music for the Last Night of the Proms and I dedicate Masquerade to the Prommers."

Composer: Anna Clyne
Performer: 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Marin Alsop
Recording date: 07 September 2013
Date of broadcast: 07 September 2013