BBC Proms · SEASON 49

BBC Proms 1995: the Centenary Season

Episode 7 · 1995-08-24

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  • Documentary

Episode overview

The BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Barry Wordsworth, performs Leonard Bernstein's Candide Overture and the Symphonic Dances from West Side Story. Followed by virtuoso soloist Richard Stoltzman performing Aaron Copland's Clarinet Concerto. During the interval some of Bernstein's friends and former colleagues recall the composer's unique talents. Introduced by James Naughtie.

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