Tippett at the Proms

The Proms host Michael Tippett Centenary tribute

The 111th season of the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts hosted by the BBC and taking place at the Royal Albert Hall, London, will highlight the work of Sir Michael Tippett under the 2005 Season Theme of Anniversaries. The series of concerts will open on the 15th July with a performance of Tippett’s well known oratorio A Child of Our Time.
 
 
 

The Prom’s concerts encompass a wide range of Tippett’s works, from early (A Child of Our Time) to late (Symphony No. 4) giving audiences a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the composer and his musical style. A highlight for Tippett enthusiasts will unquestionably be a performance of the not so often heard The Vision of St Augustine.
 
 
 
 
Tippett performances at the Proms:
 
15 July 2005 (PROM 1)
A Child of Our Time
 
25 July 2005 (PROM 14)
The Vision of St. Augustine
 
27 July 2005 (PROM 17)
Divertimento on Sellinger’s Round
6 August 2005 (PROM 31)
 
The Midsummer Marriage - Ritual Dances
 
8 August 2005 (PROM 34)
 
Piano Concerto
 
19 August 2005 (PROM 47)
 
Symphony No. 4
 
22 August 2005 (PCM 6)
 
The Heart’s Assurance
Piano Sonata No. 3
 
6 September 2005 (PROM 70)
 
Dance, Clarion Air
Four Songs from the British Isles
Over the Sea to Skye
The Tempest - Suite
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Proms continues to encourage new music, this year featuring Schott premieres as follows:
 
26 July 2005 (PROM 16)
Henri Dutilleux: Correspondances (London Premiere)
 
4 August 2005 (PROM 28)
Huw Watkins: Double Concerto for viola and cello (World Premiere)
 
(07/12/2005)



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