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Prom 59: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra – Beethoven
Part of the BBC Proms 2016 Series
Add to my Calendar 29-08-2016 19:30 29-08-2016 21:30 36 Prom 59: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra – Beethoven Tonight’s all-Beethoven Prom culminates in the composer’s most fascinating and bold symphony, a piece shaped by irresistible rhythmic drive, whether in the inevitable tread of its slow march or the propulsive energy of its outer movements. One of the world’s oldest orchestras, along with one of its closest collaborators, lights the fuse on Beethoven’s Seventh and his excitable Leonore Overture No. 2, while ‘pianist’s pianist’ Sir András Schiff performs the composer’s most commanding piano concerto. Royal Albert Hall, London DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Royal Albert Hall
Kensington Gore
Kensington
London
SW7 2AP
England
Programme
Ludwig van Beethoven – Leonore Overture no.2, Op.72a
Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Concerto no.5 in E flat major 'Emperor', Op.73
~ Interval ~
Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony no 7 in A major
Performers
Herbert Blomstedt – Conductor
András Schiff – piano
Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra
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Programme Note
Tonight’s all-Beethoven Prom culminates in the composer’s most fascinating and bold symphony, a piece shaped by irresistible rhythmic drive, whether in the inevitable tread of its slow march or the propulsive energy of its outer movements.
One of the world’s oldest orchestras, along with one of its closest collaborators, lights the fuse on Beethoven’s Seventh and his excitable Leonore Overture No. 2, while ‘pianist’s pianist’ Sir András Schiff performs the composer’s most commanding piano concerto.