First Night of the Proms
A performance of Elgar's biblical oratorio, The Kingdom. Sir Andrew Davis conducts the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Chorus of Wales.
The greatest classical music festival in the world gets underway from the Royal Albert Hall.
Katie Derham introduces a performance of Elgar's sublime biblical oratorio, The Kingdom, a powerful musical portrayal of the acts of the disciples after the ascension of Jesus.
Sir Andrew Davis returns to the Proms in his 70th birthday year to conduct the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Chorus of Wales. They are joined by soloists Erin Wall as the Blessed Virgin, Catherine Wyn-Rogers as Mary Magdalene, Andrew Staples as St John and Christopher Purves as St Peter.
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Music Played
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Edward Elgar
The Kingdom:The Prelude / In the Upper Room
Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis. Choir: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Chorus. Choir: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Chorus of Wales. -
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Edward Elgar
The Kingdom: At the Beautiful Gate
Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis. Choir: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Chorus. Choir: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Chorus of Wales. -
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Edward Elgar
The Kingdom: Pentecost
Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis. Choir: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Chorus. Choir: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Chorus of Wales. -
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Edward Elgar
The Kingdom: The Sign of Healing
Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis. Choir: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Chorus. Choir: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Chorus of Wales. -
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Edward Elgar
The Kingdom: The Upper Room
Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis. Choir: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Chorus. Choir: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Chorus of Wales.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Katie Derham |
| Conductor | Andrew Davis |
| Orchestra | Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra |
| Choir | Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Chorus |
| Choir | Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ National Chorus of Wales |
| Blessed Virgin | Erin Wall |
| Mary Magdelene | Catherine Wyn-Rogers |
| St John | Andrew Staples |
| St Peter | Christopher Purves |
| Producer | Helen Mansfield |
| Director | Rhodri Huw |
Broadcast
- Fri 18 Jul 2014 20:00
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