BBC Proms 2018: Music at the Edge
Tango, dub, rap, fusion... The classics give way to new dance and song rhythms in a number of Proms designed to cross musical barriers
The daring and exciting Aurora orchestra pull off another amazing feat of musicianship – playing Shostakovich's striking Symphony No. 9 from memory. Nicholas Collon (pictured) conducts. The late-night concert opens with the composer's brilliant Piano Concerto No. 2, with soloist Denis Kozhukhin. Then presenter Tom Service helps Collon introduce the symphony before a complete performance. Also great for youngsters big enough to stay up this late...
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