Episodes
| Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Prom 48 - Part 1 | 20080822 | From the Royal Albert Hall, London. Presented by Andrew McGregor. In its 150th year, Cologne's Gurzenich Orchestra makes its Proms debut under Markus Stenz in a recreation of the 1904 concert in which it introduced Mahler's 5th Symphony to the world. Schubert's songs from that programme are heard in new orchestrations, conducted by Markus Stenz. Markus Stenz (conductor) Mahler: Symphony No 5. The Gurzenich Orchestra in a recreation of a 1904 concert featuring Mahler's 5th Symphony. |
| Prom 48 - Part 3 | 20080822 | From the Royal Albert Hall, London. The Prom concludes with the Gurzenich Orchestra performing songs by Schubert for a recreation of their famous 1904 concert. This is followed by Beethoven's Leonore Overture. Angelika Kirchschlager (mezzo-soprano) Apollo Voices Gürzenich Orchestra Markus Stenz (conductor) Schubert: Standchen, D921 (orch. David Matthews); Bei dir allein, D866 No 2 (orch. Manfred Trojahn); Nacht und Traume, D827 (orch. Colin Matthews); Das Lied im Grunen, D917 (orch. Detlev Glanert) (BBC Commissions - world premiere) Beethoven: Leonore Overture No 3. The Prom concludes with songs by Schubert and Beethoven's Leonore Overture. |