Prom 34: Schubert, Dubugnon & R. Strauss by Schubert, Dubugnon, Strauss, Ó (2012/2012), Seoltóir Semyon Bychkov, Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom

About this event Making a welcome return following their three appearances in 2009, Katia and Marielle Labèque perform a dramatic piece designed to bring out their contrasting personalities. The *Battlefield Concert*o was specially written for them by French-Swiss composer and double bass player, Richard Dubugnon. Semyon Bychkov, who conducted the work’s recent Los Angeles premiere, here sandwiches it between two classics – the most famous of all unfinished symphonies and the glorious musical autobiography (with battle scene) of a composer who lived long in difficult times.