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George Lewis & Beethoven: Beethoven’s Second Symphony

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra returns for their second Prom of the season under the baton of Principal Guest Conductor Ilan Volkov, with a programme that collides the old with the new. A cutting-edge world premiere from contemporary American composer George Lewis, which blends a conventional symphony orchestra with innovative electronics, is paired with two dynamic works by Beethoven: the dramatic concert aria Ah! Perfido, sung by renowned soprano Lucy Crowe, and his hopeful Second Symphony. Presenter Jess Gillam is joined by special guests Sheila Hancock and Kate Romano.

English
  • Originally Aired September 2, 2021
  • Runtime 97 minutes
  • Production Code m000z8c7
  • Network BBC Four
  • On Other Sites Official Website
  • Created September 4, 2021 by
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  • Modified September 4, 2021 by
    Atellyer
Name Type Role
George E. Lewis Writer Composer
Jess Gillam Writer Presenter
Ludwig van Beethoven Writer Composer
Cat Dixon Producer
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Musical Guest Orchestra
Ilan Volkov Musical Guest Conductor
Lucy Crowe Musical Guest Singer
Jess Gillam Host Presenter
Kate Romano Guest Star Interviewed Guest
Sheila Hancock Guest Star Interviewed Guest
John Kirby Director