BBC Proms: Rachmaninov and Copland
Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP , [Venue Details]The thrum of urban America – jazz clubs and bustling sidewalks, pulsing Latin rhythms and night-time lights – runs through this Prom given by Joshua Weilerstein and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
Rachmaninov’s enigmatic final masterpiece, the Symphonic Dances, blends Russian soul with bold colours from the composer’s adopted homeland.
Copland’s Clarinet Concerto draws on the virtuoso skills of jazz legend Benny Goodman, while bandleader Artie Shaw wrote his Clarinet Concerto for his own considerable skills as a player.
Elsa Barraine’s tautly lyrical Symphony No. 2 opens the programme.
Barraine Symphony No. 2 17’
Copland Clarinet Concerto 18’
A. Shaw Clarinet Concerto 8’
Interval
Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances 35’
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Admission: To be confirmed
Performer name: Martin Fröst - clarinet, Joshua Weilerstein - conductor
Other key names: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Doors open: 5:30 pm
Age restriction: Not recommended for U5's, U14's to be accompanied by adult
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BBC Proms: Rachmaninov and Copland
Thursday, 31 Jul 2025 @6.30pm
Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2APMore Information
The thrum of urban America – jazz clubs and bustling sidewalks, pulsing Latin rhythms and night-time lights – runs through this Prom given by Joshua Weilerstein and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra.
Rachmaninov’s enigmatic final masterpiece, the Symphonic Dances, blends Russian soul with bold colours from the composer’s adopted homeland.
Copland’s Clarinet Concerto draws on the virtuoso skills of jazz legend Benny Goodman, while bandleader Artie Shaw wrote his Clarinet Concerto for his own considerable skills as a player.
Elsa Barraine’s tautly lyrical Symphony No. 2 opens the programme.
Barraine Symphony No. 2 17’
Copland Clarinet Concerto 18’
A. Shaw Clarinet Concerto 8’
Interval
Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances 35’
Admission: To be confirmed
Performer name: Martin Fröst - clarinet, Joshua Weilerstein - conductor
Other key names: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
Doors open: 5:30 pm
Age restriction: Not recommended for U5's, U14's to be accompanied by adult
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