Radio 3 in Concert

The centrepiece of this evening's concert is Dvorák's Symphony No. 8 in G, an uplifting work that invites listeners in from its first notes. Bursting with memorable melodies inspired by nature and Czech folk music, the symphony moves effortlessly between gentle lyricism and exuberant dance-like energy. This is music with a huge heart and a limitless supply of melodies, but it's brimming over with poetry too, and conductor Ryan Wigglesworth will savour every moment of this most life-affirming of Romantic symphonies. This evening's concert opens with a new commission from a young British composer of Czech heritage. Philip Dutton, a former Royal Philharmonic Society Young Composer, finds inspiration in Janá?ek, Lutos?awski and Messiaen. Mozart's poetic final piano concerto is played by Imogen Cooper - a pianist for whom Mozart's music has been a lifelong love story. Presented by Kate Molleson, live from City Halls in Glasgow. Philip Dutton: There, where I call home (World Premiere, BBC commission). Mozart: Piano Concerto No.27 K595. 8.20pm Interval. 8.40pm Dvorák: Symphony No. 8 in G. Ryan Wigglesworth (conductor), Imogen Cooper (piano), BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.