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First Night of the Proms - Part 2

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms 2017

The First Night of the Proms culminates with Harmonium, a choral work from John Adams, performed by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Chorus and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Youth Choir.

The First Night of the Proms culminates with Harmonium, a dazzling choral work from American music titan John Adams, who celebrates his 70th birthday this year. Harmonium is a thrilling and captivating setting of poetry by John Donne and Emily Dickinson, performed by the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra, Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Chorus and the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Youth Choir, conducted by Edward Gardner. Presented by Katie Derham.

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Fri 14 Jul 2017 21:00
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  • John Adams

    Harmonium

    Choir: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Youth Choir. Choir: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Chorus. Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra. Performer: Edward Gardner.

Credits

Presenter Katie Derham
Conductor Edward Gardner
Musician Igor Levit
Choir Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms Youth Choir
Choir Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Chorus
Orchestra Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra
Director Huw Rhodri
Producer Joe McCulloch

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