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Radio 3,06 Sep 2026,149 mins

Series2026

Dvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony

BBC Proms

Available for 34 days

Live at the BBC Proms: the BBC SO & Sakari Oramo in Dvorak's 'New World' Symphony. Plus Jess Gillam, Ben Goldscheider and Sheku Kanneh‐Mason in Gwilym Simcock's Triple Concerto. Presented by Katie Derham, live from the Royal Albert Hall, London. Benjamin Britten: The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra Gwilym Simcock: Triple Concerto for Soprano Saxophone, Horn and Cello (BBC co-commission: world premiere) c.8.15 Interval: Pianist Lucy Parham, a former prize winner of the BBC Young Musician competition, talks to Katie Derham about her favourite Proms of the 2026 season and her top picks for the week ahead. c.8.35 Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E minor, ‘From the New World’(40 mins) Jess Gillam (saxophone) Ben Goldscheider (horn) Sheku Kanneh‐Mason (cello) BBC Symphony Orchestra Sakari Oramo (conductor) BBC Young Musician has launched many classical careers since it began in 1978. Three of its 2016 finalists – Jess Gillam, Ben Goldscheider and Sheku Kanneh-Mason – are reunited a decade on in a specially commissioned Triple Concerto by former BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist Gwilym Simcock, full of rhythmic energy and joy. Britten’s colourful The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra and the folk-inspired warmth of Dvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony complete a vibrant programme.

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  1. Track
    Artist
  2. 1.
    The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra Op.34
    The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra Op.34
    Benjamin Britten
  3. 2.
    Triple Concerto
    Triple Concerto
    Gwilym Simcock
  4. 3.
    Sonata No. 5 In C Major Bwv.529 ; 2nd Movement; Largo
    Sonata No. 5 In C Major Bwv.529 ; 2nd Movement; Largo
    Johann Sebastian Bach
  5. 4.
    Symphony No. 9 In E Minor Op.95 (From The New World)
    Symphony No. 9 In E Minor Op.95 (From The New World)
    Antonín Dvořák
  6. 5.
    The Consolations of Philosophy
    The Consolations of Philosophy
    Max Richter