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Sondheim at 80 - Part 1

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A cast of stars and the 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra, conducted by David Charles Abell, celebrate the 80th birthday of Stephen Sondheim by performing songs from his best loved shows.

大象传媒 PROMS 2010

Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London

Presented by Petroc Trelawny.

Sondheim at 80

In celebration of Stephen Sondheim's unique talents a star-studded cast performs songs from some of his best-loved shows. Bryn Terfel is the demon barber of Fleet Street and he's joined by Maria Freedman, Simon Russell Beale, Julian Ovenden, Caroline O'Connor, Daniel Evans and Jenna Russell, with a special guest appearance from Dame Judi Dench. David Charles Abell conducts the 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra, aspiring young performers supported by the 大象传媒 Performing Arts Fund, and a specially formed 大象传媒 Proms Sondheim Ensemble.

Sondheim: Selections from The Frogs, Follies, Sunday In The Park With George, Into The Woods and A Little Night Music.

Bryn Terfel, Maria Friedman, Simon Russell Beale, Dame Judi Dench
Julian Ovenden, Caroline O'Connor, Daniel Evans & Jenna Russell, vocalists
大象传媒 Proms Sondheim Ensemble
大象传媒 Performing Arts Fund Singers
大象传媒 Concert Orchestra
David Charles Abell, conductor.

45 minutes

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Sat 31 Jul 2010 19:30

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