BBC Proms (1947) : 65x25
Overview
Grainger is celebrated in a special Late Night sequence as star Northumbrian smallpiper Kathryn Tickell and friends take a fresh look at the prodigious activities of this wild colonial boy. A pioneering collector of folk music from around the globe and arguably the world's first crossover artist, Grainger explored new worlds and invented new sounds, by turns touching, funny and provocative. Special guests, including the distinguished English folk singer June Tabor, place his achievement in its folk-music context. Tuesday 2 August 10.15pm – c. 11.30pm Royal Albert Hall Choral music and singing events Grainger Green Bushes (9 mins) Grainger Molly on the Shore (5 mins) Grainger Shepherd's Hey - medley (12 mins) Grainger Early One Morning (5 mins) Grainger Shallow Brown (8 mins) Grainger Scotch Strathspey and Reel (9 mins) Interspersed with traditional and contemporary folk music, including material which formed the basis for Grainger's arrangements June Tabor singer Wilson Family BBC Singers (men's voices) Kathryn Tickell Band Northern Sinfonia John Harle conductor
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65 - 1First Night of the Proms July 15, 2011 -
65 - 6Weber, Brahms & Stravinsky July 19, 2011
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65 - 9Sibelius, Bartók and Janáček July 21, 2011
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65 - 10Debussy, Ravel & Falla July 22, 2011
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65 - 11Human Planet Prom July 23, 2011
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65 - 13Verdi – Requiem July 24, 2011
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65 - 14Mahler – Symphony No. 9 July 25, 2011
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65 - 15Kodály, Bartók & Liszt July 26, 2011
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65 - 20Horrible Histories – Free Family Prom July 30, 2011
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65 - 21Strauss, Walton & Prokofiev July 30, 2011
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65 - 24Elgar, Grainger & Strauss August 02, 2011
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65 - 25Grainger August 02, 2011
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65 - 26Debussy, Dutilleux & Ravel August 03, 2011
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65 - 29Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra plays Mahler August 05, 2011
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65 - 30National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain August 06, 2011
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65 - 31Nigel Kennedy plays Bach August 06, 2011
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65 - 38Film Music Prom August 12, 2011
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65 - 39Spaghetti Western Orchestra August 12, 2011
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65 - 40Comedy Prom August 13, 2011
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65 - 47Brahms – Symphony No. 3 & Piano Concerto No. 1 August 19, 2011
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65 - 48Brahms & Schumann August 19, 2011
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65 - 49Brahms – Piano Concerto No. 2 & Symphony No. 4 August 20, 2011
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65 - 59Hooray for Hollywood August 29, 2011
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65 - 67Beethoven – Missa Solemnis September 04, 2011
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65 - 74Last Night of the Proms September 10, 2011