Afternoon on 3 - 02/09/2008

Presented by Penny Gore. BBC Proms 2008: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Daniele Gatti perform an all-Russian programme showing his flair for colour and emotional intensity. Prokofiev's ballet score Romeo and Juliet tells the story of Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers with some of his most popular music, while Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony moves from darkness to light, ending with a triumphal march. Introduced by Martin Handley. Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet (excerpts) Tchaikovsky: Symphony No 5 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Daniele Gatti (conductor) Chamber Music: Elgar: String Quartet in E minor, Op 83 Brodsky Quartet.