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First Night of the Proms - Part 1

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms 2017

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms 2017 kicks off at the Royal Albert Hall with Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto performed by Igor Levit. The concert also includes a new work by Tom Coult.

Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Proms 2017 kicks off in style tonight at the Royal Albert Hall. Beethoven's dramatic Third Piano Concerto is performed by star soloist Igor Levit with the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra and conductor Edward Gardner. This opening concert of the world's biggest music festival also includes a raucous new work by Tom Coult, St John's Dance, the first of 13 world premieres at Proms 2017. Presented by Katie Derham.

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Fri 14 Jul 2017 20:00
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Music Played

  • Tom Coult

    St John’s Dance

    Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Edward Gardner.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Concerto No 3 in C minor

    Performer: Igor Levit. Orchestra: Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Symphony Orchestra.

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