Last Night of the Proms - Part 1
Live from the Royal Albert Hall, Katie Derham introduces the final concert of the 2014 Proms season. Conductor Sakari Oramo takes charge of his first Last Night.
Live from the Royal Albert Hall, Katie Derham introduces the final concert of the 2014 Proms season.
The programme includes William Walton's Popular Song from Fa莽ade and Malcolm Arnold's overture Peterloo, receiving its first performance in a new choral version with lyrics by Sir Tim Rice.
There is a tribute to the late Sir John Tavener with his iconic Song for Athene and the Strauss anniversary celebrations conclude with a performance of the composer's massive work Taillefer, with soloists Elizabeth Watts, John Daszak and Roderick Williams.
Celebrated Dutch violinist Janine Jansen plays Chausson's evocative Po猫me and the concert begins with the world premiere of Velocity by young British composer Gavin Higgins.
The 成人快手 Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the 成人快手 Singers are conducted by Sakari Oramo, conducting the Last Night of the Proms for the first time.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Katie Derham |
| Producer | Helen Mansfield |
| Director | Bridget Caldwell |
| Conductor | Sakari Oramo |
| Orchestra | 成人快手 Symphony Orchestra |
| Choir | 成人快手 Singers |
| Choir | 成人快手 Symphony Chorus |
| Musician | Janine Jansen |
| Singer | Elizabeth Watts |
| Singer | John Daszak |
| Singer | Roderick Williams |
| Composer | William Walton |
| Composer | Malcolm Arnold |
| Composer | John Tavener |
Broadcast
- Sat 13 Sep 2014 19:30成人快手 Two except Scotland
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