BBC Proms - S64E13: Bach Day

Name: Bach Day
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2010-08-14
Duration: 3 h

Aug 14, 2010DocumentarySeason 64, Episode 13

Prom featuring the music of JS Bach in arrangements for large orchestra, live from the Royal Albert Hall. The concert, given by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Andrew Litton, begins with thunderous reinventions by Stokowski and Respighi of Bach's organ works. There are also arrangements of Sheep May Safely Graze, Air on the G String and the popular chorale, Sleepers, Awake! Bach's sonatas for solo violin and for viola da gamba are re-imagined by the young composers Tarik O'Regan and Alissa Firsova. Plus Katie Derham introduces one of Bach's Brandenburg Concertos performed by the English Baroque Soloists directed by John Eliot Gardiner.

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BBC Proms S64E13 Synopsis

Stream BBC Proms "Bach Day" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2010-08-14, this episode is part of Season 64 of BBC Proms. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Prom featuring the music of JS Bach in arrangements for large orchestra, live from the Royal Albert Hall. The concert, given by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Andrew Litton, begins with thunderous reinventions by Stokowski and Respighi...