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From the pastoral landscapes of Beethovens Symphony No. 6 to the vibrant folk scenes of Strauss sound-poem Till Eulenspiegels lustige Streiche and Dvoraks Violin Concerto, this Prom takes a vivid journey across Central Europe. At the BBC Proms 2014, the worlds largest classical music festival, David Zinman appeared in his final concert as chief conductor of Zurichs Tonhalle Orchestra, stepping down after almost 20 years. This beautiful Prom marked the end of an era. David Zinmans final concert as chief conductor of the Zurich Tonhalle was a superb example of his intelligent musicianship (The Guardian). Julia Fischer was the accomplished and eloquent soloist (Evening Standard) performing Dvoráks richly lyrical Violin Concerto with the kind of flawless technique and steely vibrato that seems impervious to human fallibility (The Telegraph).