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Sir András Schiff at the Proms

Celebrated pianist Sir András Schiff plays Schumann's much-loved Piano Concerto at the BBC Proms alongside the world-famous Budapest Festival Orchestra and their founder-conductor Ivan Fischer in a programme sparkling with dramatic colour. One of the greatest Romantic piano concertos of all time, the Schumann is bookended by the musically mysterious overture to Der Freischütz by Weber - an opera brimming with unearthly portrayals of the supernatural, and Mendelssohn's atmospheric Scottish Symphony, itself inspired by a ruined chapel echoing with the ghost of Mary, Queen of Scots. Clive Myrie presents alongside special guest Joanna MacGregor.

English
  • Originally Aired August 18, 2023
  • Runtime 113 minutes
  • Production Code m001pnvl
  • Network BBC Four
  • On Other Sites Official Website
  • Created August 9, 2023 by
    dmitterd
  • Modified August 22, 2023 by
    kleh
Name Type Role
Robert Schumann Writer Composer
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy Writer Composer
Clive Myrie Writer Presenter
Ivan Fischer Writer Conductor
Carl Maria von Weber Writer Composer
Hattie McCall Davies Producer
Budapest Festival Orchestra Musical Guest Orchestra
Ivan Fischer Musical Guest Conductor
András Schiff Musical Guest Musician
Clive Myrie Host Presenter
Joanna MacGregor Guest Star
Seren Irvine Director
Clive Myrie Actor Presenter