First Night of the Proms
The 119th Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms season gets underway as Katie Derham introduces music on a sea-inspired theme by Vaughan Williams and Britten and the premiere of Julian Anderson's Harmony.
The greatest classical music festival in the world gets underway from the Royal Albert Hall. Katie Derham introduces music on a sea-inspired theme by English composers Vaughan Williams and Britten and two sets of the well-known Paganini variations by Rachmaninov and Polish composer Lutoslawski. There is also the world premiere of Julian Anderson's Harmony.
Sakari Oramo conducts the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Chorus and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Youth Choir and soloists Stephen Hough (piano), Sally Mathews (soprano) and Roderick Williams (baritone).
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Clips
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Vaughan Williams: A Sea Symphony - Preview Clip
Duration: 01:08
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Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini - Preview Clip
Duration: 01:00
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Britten: Four Sea Interludes from 'Peter Grimes' - Preview Clip
Duration: 00:59
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Julian Anderson: Harmony - Preview Clip
Duration: 01:10
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
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| Presenter | Katie Derham |
| Director | Bridget Caldwell |
| Executive Producer | Helen Mansfield |
Broadcast
- Fri 12 Jul 2013 20:00
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