Afternoon on 3 - 31/07/2008

Presented by Jonathan Swain. BBC Proms 2008: Another chance to hear a Prom celebrating the centenary of the birth of Olivier Messiaen, one of the most inspirational, colourful and influential composers of the 20th century. La transfiguration is a fervent expression of his passionately held Roman Catholic faith, illuminating the moment when Christ was enveloped in light and revealed to his disciples as the Son of God. Messiaen: La transfiguration de notre Seigneur Jesus-Christ Gerard Bouwhuis (piano) Adam Walker (flute) Julian Bliss (clarinet) Sonia Wieder-Atherton (cello) Colin Currie (xylophone) Adrian Spillett (marimba) Richard Benjafield (vibraphone) Philharmonia Voices BBC Symphony Chorus BBC National Chorus of Wales BBC National Orchestra of Wales Thierry Fischer (conductor) Plus Chamber Music: Dowland: Selection of lute songs Emma Kirkby (soprano) Jakob Lindberg (lute) Schubert: Piano Trio in B flat Vienna Piano Trio.