Daniel Barenboim brought us a Beethoven Symphonies cycle in the BBC Proms 2012, conducting the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra with which he had recorded a complete cycle for DG. When I listened to the recordings a couple of months ago, I felt a little disappointed with the Third Symphony, a rather lacklustre performance. However, on the night of 21 July, the Eroica was excellent, with captivating musical flow and momentum.
The following are a few pictures of the Royal Albert Hall at that time:
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| The full glory of the Royal Albert Hall during the day |
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| The BBC Proms 2012 signage |
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| Inside the RAH |
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| Barenboim and the orchestra |
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| A view of the RAH after the concert |
The 2012 Summer Olympics is held in London. The Tower Bridge is decorated with the five Olympic rings as shown below.
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