BBC Proms - S46E02: From the Proms

Name: From the Proms
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1992-08-02
Duration: 3 h

Aug 02, 1992DocumentarySeason 46, Episode 2

The concert given earlier this evening in London's Royal Albert Hall featured two biblically inspired works. Handel's Israel in Egypt is a vivid portrayal of the unjust imprisonment of the Jewish people described in the Book of Exodus. Alexander Goehr 's new work The Death of Moses views the Jewish prophet from the perspective of the late 20th century. In the interval, the composer, who celebrates his 60th birthday this year, talks about the land and poetry that inspired his latest piece.

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All Episodes - Season 46

01First Night of the Proms: Verdi's RequiemJul 17, 1992 02From the PromsAug 02, 1992 03Proms on OneAug 14, 1992 04Live from the PromsAug 17, 1992 05Proms on OneAug 21, 1992 06Live from the PromsAug 26, 1992 07Proms on OneAug 28, 1992 08Proms on OneSep 04, 1992 09Live from the PromsSep 06, 1992 10Last Night of the PromsSep 12, 1992 11Last Night of the PromsSep 12, 1992 12A Concerto for EvelynNov 29, 1992

BBC Proms S46E02 Synopsis

Stream BBC Proms "From the Proms" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1992-08-02, this episode is part of Season 46 of BBC Proms. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. The concert given earlier this evening in London's Royal Albert Hall featured two biblically inspired works. Handel's Israel in Egypt is a vivid portrayal of the unjust imprisonment of the Jewish people described in the Book of Exodus. Alexander Goe...