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Last Night of the Proms 2009

Petroc Trelawny presents the festivities of the Last Night of the Proms 2009. American principal guest conductor David Robertson directs the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra.

From the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms 2009 season, Petroc Trelawny presents the festivities of the Last Night of the Proms. In charge of proceedings in September was American principal guest conductor of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra David Robertson.

The programme includes music by three of Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3's Composers of the Year 2009: a concerto by Haydn, played by former New Generation Artist Alison Balsom, a famous lament by Purcell, sung by Sarah Connolly, and orchestral fireworks by Handel.

Oliver Knussen's opening Flourish with Fireworks is complemented by fanfares specially written by six young Proms Inspire composers. And there's fun and games in memory of Gerard Hoffnung with Malcom Arnold's uproarious piece which includes vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and rifles all played by guest celebrities.

Oliver Knussen: Flourish with Fireworks
Purcell, arr. Henry Wood: New Suite
Purcell: Thy hand, Belinda... When I am laid in earth (Dido's Lament); With drooping wings ye cupids come (Dido and Aeneas)
Haydn: Trumpet Concerto in E flat
Mahler: Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen
Villa-Lobos: Choros No 10 (Rasga o Coracao)
Arnold: A Grand, Grand Overture
Ketelbey: In a Monastery Garden
Piazzolla: Libertango
Gershwin, arr. Barry Forgie: They can't take that away from me (Shall We Dance)
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Inspire composers: Fireworks Fanfares
Handel: Music for the Royal Fireworks (excerpts)
Arne, arr. Sargent: Rule, Britannia!
Parry: Jerusalem
Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance March No 1
The National Anthem

Sarah Connolly (mezzo-soprano)
Alison Balsom (trumpet)
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Singers
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Chorus
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra
David Robertson (conductor).

2 hours, 45 minutes

Last on

Thu 31 Dec 2009 21:15

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  • Thu 31 Dec 2009 21:15

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