BBC Proms · SEASON 66

Barenboim Conducts Beethoven Symphonies 5 and 6

Episode 5 · 2012-07-26

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  • Documentary

Episode overview

Daniel Barenboim's complete cycle of Beethoven symphonies reaches its mid-point, as he conducts his ensemble of young Arab and Israeli musicians, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra, in a programme that includes both the Pastoral Symphony and that most iconic of all orchestral masterpieces, Beethoven's Fifth Symphony. Alongside, Barenboim programmes two short works by Pierre Boulez - Memoriale for flute and ensemble, and Messagesquisse, which showcases the virtuosity of the orchestra's cello section.

180 minutes

Season 66 episodes