Details

Part of the BBC Proms. We open our survey of Stravinsky's ballets with the colourful tale of the puppet Petrushka. Also on offer this evening are Smetana's rustic Bohemian comedy The Bartered Bride, Bartók's Dance Suite and Martinu's Concerto for two pianos, which ends with characteristically effervescent vitality. Approx end time: 21:35

Cast/Performers

Jaroslava Pechocova (piano), Vaclav Macha (piano)

Creatives/Company

Music(s): Smetana (The Bartered Bride - Overture - 6 mins), Bartok (Dance Suite - 17 mins), Martinu (Concerto for two pianos - 24 mins), Stravinsky (1947 version) - 34 mins)
Company: BBC Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Jiri Belohlavek