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An evening of music to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth including Mendelssohn's 'Scottish' Symphony and First Piano Concerto, performed by Stephen Hough on Victoria's piano.
Petroc Trelawny and Suzannah Lipscomb introduce an evening of music to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoriaβs birth. The Prom features the music of her favourite composer, Mendelssohn, including his βScottishβ Symphony and First Piano Concerto, which will be performed by Stephen Hough on Victoriaβs own piano, loaned by Her Majesty The Queen from the Royal Collection. There is also a suite from Arthur Sullivanβs ballet Victoria and Merrie England and songs composed by her consort, Prince Albert.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Petroc Trelawny |
| Presenter | Suzannah Lipscomb |
| Conductor | 8 Bit |
| Orchestra | Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment |
| Performer | Alessandro Fisher |
| Performer | Stephen Hough |
| Director | Bridget Caldwell |
| Producer | Glenn Barton |
Broadcast
- Sun 18 Aug 2019 19:00
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