Afternoon on 3 - Prom 36

Presented by Jonathan Swain. BBC Proms 2009: Another chance to hear a Prom in which The Sixteen perform some of Handel's greatest choral works. The Royal Albert Hall has been transformed into Westminster Abbey for a concert which features the four anthems that Handel wrote for George II's coronation in 1727, including the famous Zadok The Priest. Carolyn Sampson (soprano) Alastair Ross (organ) The Sixteen Harry Christophers (conductor) Handel: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (Solomon); Coronation anthem: Let thy hand be strengthened; Semele (excerpts); Coronation anthem: My heart is inditing; Coronation anthem: The King shall rejoice; Motet: Salve Regina; Organ Concerto in F, Op 4, No 4 (original version); Coronation anthem: Zadok the Priest 4.00pm BBC Orchestras David Matthews: Symphony No 3 BBC National Orchestra of Wales Jac van Steen (conductor) Elgar: The Sun Goeth Down Susan Gritton (soprano) BBC Concert Orchestra Martyn Brabbins (conductor).