BBC Proms 2011 Episode 25 Grainger 2011
Grainger is celebrated in a special Late Night sequence as star Northumbrian smallpiper Kathryn Tickell and friends take a fresh look at the prodigious activities of this wild colonial boy. A pioneering collector of folk music from around the globe and arguably the world's first crossover artist, Grainger explored new worlds and invented new sounds, by turns touching, funny and provocative. Special guests, including the distinguished English folk singer June Tabor, place his achievement in its folk-music context. Tuesday 2 August 10.15pm – c. 11.30pm Royal Albert Hall Choral music and singing events Grainger Green Bushes (9 mins) Grainger Molly on the Shore (5 mins) Grainger Shepherd's Hey - medley (12 mins) Grainger Early One Morning (5 mins) Grainger Shallow Brown (8 mins) Grainger Scotch Strathspey and Reel (9 mins) Interspersed with traditional and contemporary folk music, including material which formed the basis for Grainger's arrangements June Tabor singer Wilson Family BBC Singers (men's voices) Kathryn Tickell Band Northern Sinfonia John Harle conductor
- Released: 2011-08-02
- Runtime: 180 minutes
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9. Sibelius, Bartók and Janáček 2011-07-21
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10. Debussy, Ravel & Falla 2011-07-22
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11. Human Planet Prom 2011-07-23
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14. Mahler – Symphony No. 9 2011-07-25
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15. Kodály, Bartók & Liszt 2011-07-26
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20. Horrible Histories – Free Family Prom 2011-07-30
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21. Strauss, Walton & Prokofiev 2011-07-30
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24. Elgar, Grainger & Strauss 2011-08-02
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25. Grainger 2011-08-02
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26. Debussy, Dutilleux & Ravel 2011-08-03
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31. Nigel Kennedy plays Bach 2011-08-06
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38. Film Music Prom 2011-08-12
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39. Spaghetti Western Orchestra 2011-08-12
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40. Comedy Prom 2011-08-13
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48. Brahms & Schumann 2011-08-19
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59. Hooray for Hollywood 2011-08-29
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67. Beethoven – Missa Solemnis 2011-09-04
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74. Last Night of the Proms 2011-09-10
