Prom 59: Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra 鈥� Beethoven

29 Aug 2016, Royal Albert Hall

19:30 Mon 29 Aug 2016 Next Event

Proms 2016 Prom 59

19:30 Mon 29 Aug 2016 Royal Albert Hall

Sir Andr谩s Schiff is the soloist in Beethoven鈥檚鈥楨mperor鈥� Concerto, which sits in between the composer鈥檚 Leonore Overture No. 2 and Beethoven鈥檚 Symphony No. 7. Herbert Blomstedt conducts.

TV & Radio

Programme

- - Ludwig van Beethoven
  - Overture 'Leonore' No. 2(14 mins)
  - Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat major, 鈥楨mperor鈥�(38 mins)
- - interval
- - Ludwig van Beethoven
  - Symphony No. 7 in A major(38 mins)

Performers

Composers

Ludwig van Beethoven

About This Event

Tonight鈥檚 all-Beethoven Prom culminates in the composer鈥檚 most fascinating and bold symphony, a piece shaped by irresistible rhythmic drive, whether in the inevitable tread of its slow march or the propulsive energy of its outer movements.

One of the world鈥檚 oldest orchestras, along with one of its closest collaborators, lights the fuse on Beethoven鈥檚 Seventh and his excitable Leonore Overture No. 2, while 鈥榩ianist鈥檚 pianist鈥� Sir Andr谩s Schiff performs the composer鈥檚 most commanding piano concerto.