Madonna of Winter and Spring by Jonathan Harvey The world premiere of a major commission by the BBC. A work of religious meditation expressed through the combined forces of a large orchestra and live electronics, involving more than 100 musicians, three synthesisers and a double circle of 16 loudspeakers round the Royal Albert Hall. The composer introduces his new composition during rehearsals and at his home on the Sussex Downs. With the BBC Symphony Orchestra leader RODNEY FRIEND conducted by Peter Eotvos Introduced by Jane Glover