Proms Fantasies

[Suffolkcoastal]

I didn't think anyone watched Channel 4 any more. In fact I didn't realise that it was still in existence. In any case, it was always a little too racey and communistic for my palate.

Not something you could ever accuse David Starkey of being!!!

[amateur51]

Not something you could ever accuse David Starkey of being!!!

Stark staring Starkey, he is

[vinteuil]

On which topic ... has anybody else been watching David Starkey's excellent (IMHO) Channel 4 series on The Churchills, drawing telling parallels between the early 18th and early 21st centuries?

... yes - I have - and I have found the series gripping. I now understand Marlborough and his campaigns - and Blenheim, Ramillies, Malplaquet - far better than I did before ( and I thought this was my period ) - and the thesis of Churchill's growing understanding of Marlborough as a preparation for 1939-1945 and beyond was very nourishing...

[ahinton]

Accusor

I didnae ken that you're Scots...

Accusor to tosser: my excuse is that it was late and I'd had a few! I am now sober and no longer an accuser

You'd had a few what? Banana split infinitives? No, of course I know what you mean and it's as plausible an excuse as any, though quite how having a few of whatever it was could turn anyone from accuser/accusor to tosser remains unclear. Never mind!

[Nick Armstrong]

... yes - I have - and I have found the series gripping. I now understand Marlborough and his campaigns - and Blenheim, Ramillies, Malplaquet - far better than I did before ( and I thought this was my period ) - and the thesis of Churchill's growing understanding of Marlborough as a preparation for 1939-1945 and beyond was very nourishing...

I've watched two, missed the / a middle one; I'd agree totally with that, vindetable

[Anna]

Having been away I've only just read this thread - I thought it was about Fantasie Proms but I see it's about David Starkey. Now, what would his fantasie prom be I wonder? Churchill series very good I must say. Edit: My fantasie prom would have to include loads of Herve Niquet and his frockcoat and shoes!!!

[EdgeleyRob]

British composers such as Alwyn, Arnold, Bliss, Rubbra, Stanford, Potter.

Arnold: Symphony No 7
Moeran: Violin Concerto
Holst: Egdon Heath
Vaughan Williams: Sancta Civitas

I'm dreaming of course, they'll never happen.

What a great concert that would be.

How about-

Dyson / in honour of the city.

Alwyn / violin concerto.

Lloyd / 4th symphony.

[Beef Oven]

I didnae ken that you're Scots...


You'd had a few what? Banana split infinitives? No, of course I know what you mean and it's as plausible an excuse as any, though quite how having a few of whatever it was could turn anyone from accuser/accusor to tosser remains unclear. Never mind!

This made me laugh, despite my best attempts to have a downer on you

[Nick Armstrong]

My fantasie prom would have to include loads of Herve Niquet and his frockcoat and shoes!!!

Not you an' all....!!

Bryn, now Anna.... What is it about Niquet and our Welsh cousins??

[doversoul1]

Following Roehre’s lead (#22), I would like to see (hear) a semi-staged version of Agostino Stefani’s opera Niobe, Tegina di Tebe.

It was performed at Royal Opera House back in 2010 and was broadcast on Radio3 later in the year. King Anfione was played by Jacek Laszczkowski who was said to be a male soprano but I think Iestyn Davies will be very good for the role with his alto voice, and William Christie and Les Arts Florissant in the pit.

Synopsis and photographs published on Radio3 site

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vcr01

and here is a sampler, and pretty impressive images from the stage.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S-7-TVghOk

As far as I am aware, there are no recordings of the full opera. A good opportunity for the Proms to show off.

[edashtav]

Lloyd- Yes but not by George

Several listeners would like to hear some of George Lloyd's music. Not a bad idea, but his music tends to be simplistic & doesn't wear too well. . I'd opt to hear one or more of the "middle" symphonies of Jonathan Lloyd. Quite subtle - I love the way he builds so much from such tiny scraps. His music opens and flowers. Thus, I'm pleased to see the BBC announcing a new work from him for performance next February by the BBC SO under Sir Andrew. .

[Alison]

When thinking about ideal conductors for orchestras, Sir Simon and the BBC Symphony Orchestra
have often struck me as a partnership made in heaven, likely to draw from each other all the as yet
untapped potential of both.

It was good to see Jayne's similar thoughts above with a most intriguing programe for good measure.

Watching tonight's BBC4 prom, I would love to hear Bernard Haitink work with the BBC Philharmonic, not that even
the dutch maestro would be likely to provide a more absorbing Bruckner Sixth than Mena tonight.

So:

BBC Philharmonic/Haitink

Elgar: Cockaigne

Elgar: Violin Concerto (Nigel Kennedy)

Shostakovich: Symphony 6

[cloughie]

Not you an' all....!!

Bryn, now Anna.... What is it about Niquet and our Welsh cousins??

I haen't a clue what they're on about - maybe I should stay in more!

[Alison]

Several listeners would like to hear some of George Lloyd's music. Not a bad idea, but his music tends to be simplistic & doesn't wear too well. . I'd opt to hear one or more of the "middle" symphonies of Jonathan Lloyd. Quite subtle - I love the way he builds so much from such tiny scraps. His music opens and flowers. Thus, I'm pleased to see the BBC announcing a new work from him for performance next February by the BBC SO under Sir Andrew. .

I love both LLoyds and would love to hear of Jonathan's music.

I reach for George's Fourth Symphony perhaps once a year - an absolute belter in the Philharmonia/Downes version.
I always think of it as a disc with which to drive to the british seaside. Perhaps its something to do with nearly crashing
the car on the way to Great Yarmouth 3-4 years ago when feasting on the granstanding finale at maximum volume.

[jayne lee wilson]

I'd already guessed from your emotive prose that you write chick lit bodice rippers in your spare time...

(teasing, not serious!)

THE CHICKLIT PROM:

KURTAG: Messages of the late Miss R.V. Troussova

SCHOENBERG:The Book of the Hanging Gardens

Benjamin Britten/Cathy Berberian (by special arrangement).

Before the concert Louise Mensch will give a talk on "Schoenberg, Kurtag, and their relevance to Contemporary Romance".

(Spare Time? What's that?)