Proms 2026
23 Aug 2026, Royal Albert Hall
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Proms 2026 Mozart’s ‘Haffner’ Symphony

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Mozart’s ‘Haffner’ Symphony
11:00 Sun 23 Aug 2026 Royal Albert Hall
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields spotlights the French horn and bassoon in concertos by Mozart and Thea Musgrave. Britten’s playful Simple Symphony and Mozart’s ‘Haffner’ Symphony bookend the concert.
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields spotlights the French horn and bassoon in concertos by Mozart and Thea Musgrave. Britten’s playful Simple Symphony and Mozart’s ‘Haffner’ Symphony bookend the concert.

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The Academy of St Martin in the Fields spotlights the French horn and bassoon in two concertos: one classic, one contemporary. The ink is still wet on veteran Scottish composer Thea Musgrave’s new Bassoon Concerto, ‘Out of the Darkness’, receiving its world premiere. Mozart’s good-natured Horn Concerto No. 3 ends with a rollicking Allegro that’s hard to resist. There are more dancing rhythms from Britten’s playful Simple Symphony – based on themes written by the composer before the age of 12.

Recorded for broadcast on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer

Felix Klieser © MJ Kim