BBC Proms 2017: Barenboim conducts Birtwistle and Elgar

Synopsis

Daniel Barenboim and the Staatskapelle Berlin, returning heroes of the BBC Proms, give the UK premiere of Sir Harrison Birtwistle’s Deep Time at the Royal Albert Hall in London. They contrast the contemporary piece with the Second Symphony by Edward Elgar, thus reaffirming their special relationship with the revered British composer: “The Staatskapelle, driven by Barenboim, has become probably the world’s best Elgar-orchestra.” (Die Welt) They earn praise for playing his Opus 63, which is considered one of the greatest English symphonies, “with heroic sweep and heart-melting beauty” (Spectator) and “magnificent energy” (Daily Telegraph). Despite a five minute blackout during the recording of the performance, this unique concert of Barenboim and the Staatskapelle Berlin was captured in its entirety, with beauty shots compensating for any discontinuity. PROGRAM Elgar Symphony No.2; Birtwistle: Deep Time

Additional Info

• No: A025503680000
• Composer: Sir Harrison Birtwistle, Edward Elgar
• Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
• Orchestra: Staatskapelle Berlin
• Production year: 2017
• Run time: 01:54:00
• Producers: BBC, UNITEL
• Format: HDTV 16:9