BBC Proms Season 2016 Episode 9 - Haitink Conducts Mahler

Airdate: 2016-Jul-29

Episode summary:

The great conductor Bernard Haitink marks the 50th anniversary year of his first appearance at the Proms with Mahler's 3rd symphony. One of the most powerful and expansive musical visions of nature ever created, this is Mahler's personal hymn to the natural world. The London Symphony Orchestra is joined by the mezzo-soprano Sarah Connolly, the women's voices of the London Symphony Chorus and the Tiffin Boys' Choir. Presented from the Royal Albert Hall by Suzy Klein.

About BBC Proms series:

BBC Proms is the world's greatest classical music festival.