BBC Proms Season 2019 Episode 12 - Pappano and the National Youth Orchestra USA

Airdate: 2019-Aug-16

Episode summary:

Suzy Klein introduces America's most talented young musicians in an ambitious concert from the National Youth Orchestra of the USA. Antonio Pappano conducts the UK premiere of Benjamin Beckman's new work, Occidentalis and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato sings Berlioz's beautifully crafted miniatures Les nuits d'ÚtÚ. The impressive programme culminates with Richard Strauss's epic work, An Alpine Symphony.

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