BBC Proms 2002

Synopsis

Live from the Royal Albert Hall , a concert by the celebrated Kirov Orchestra of St Petersburg's Mariinsky Theatre, Russia. Conducted by the charismatic Valery Gergiev , the programme comprises major works by two of Russia's leading 20th century composers - Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No 3 in C major, with soloist Alexander Toradze , and Shostakovich's Symphony No 4 in C Minor. Presented by Charles Hazlewood.