Walton's First Symphony has been described by BBC Radio 3's Tom Service as “a volcanic eruption of dark, sensual passion.” Here, at the #BBCProms, a shattering crescendo of the First Movement's oboe theme leads into one of its lower-key and beautiful moments.⁣ ⁣ One of the great twentieth-century symphonies performed by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra; as well as Ravel’s Piano Concerto for the Left Hand and Shostakovich's Suite for Variety Orchestra 📺 Watch on BBC iPlayer now 🎧 Listen on BB