BBC Proms 2018, Prom 18 - Currentzis conducts Beethoven (320kbps .mp3)

BBC Proms 2018, Prom 18 - Currentzis conducts Beethoven (320kbps .mp3)

Live at BBC Proms: Beethoven, but not as you know it: the thrilling Greek-Russian conductor Teodor Currentzis conducts his ensemble MusicAeterna in the 2nd and 5th Symphonies.

One of the boldest, most exhilarating new voices in classical music, Greek-Russian conductor Teodor Currentzis, and his period-instrument ensemble MusicAeterna are together ripping up the classical rulebook with thrilling, award-winning results.

In the hands of MusicAeterna a classic programme of Beethoven symphonies - the vivacious, 'smiling' Second and the emotionally charged Fifth - becomes something altogether more punk and provocative.


Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London
Presented by Martin Handley

01. Beethoven - Symphony No 2 in D major
01i. BBC Proms 2018, Prom 18 - general introduction
02. Beethoven - Symphony No 5 in C minor
02i. Introduction to Beethoven’s Symphony No 5
03. Beethoven, Symphony No 7, finale (encore)
MusicAeterna
Conductor Teodor Currentzis

04. BBC Proms 2018, Prom 18, Interval, Proms Plus
Shahidha Bari introduces a series of the best comic readings from literature to tie in with Beethoven's penchant for 'musical jokes'.

Broadcast: 28 July 2018, BBC Radio 3