BBC Proms 2012 - 12. Beethoven Symphonies 5 and 6

BBC Proms 2012 - 12. Beethoven Symphonies 5 and 6

Two familiar iconic masterpieces that embrace and extend the musical possibilites of their day frame two exploratory 20th-century miniatures from Pierre Boulez. MΓÇÜmoriale was written in the memory of a young flautist colleague, while Messagesquisse spotlights the virtuosity of the orchestra's cellos.

In his 'Pastoral' Symphony Beethoven leads us through an evocation of the Austrian countryside to symphonic euphoria. During the Second World War the Fifth's opening rhythmic figure became synonymous with 'V for victory' (Morse code's three dots and a dash), the call sign used by the BBC to occupied Europe.

Beethoven
Symphony No. 6 in F major 'Pastoral' (40 mins)

Pierre Boulez
MΓÇÜmoriale ('. explosante-fixe .' Originel) (8 mins)

Pierre Boulez
Messagesquisse (8 mins)

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Beethoven
Symphony No. 5 in C minor (30 mins)

Guy Eshed flute
Hassan Moataz El Molla cello, Proms debut artist
West-Eastern Divan Orchestra
Daniel Barenboim conductor

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