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First Night of the Proms

The 119th 大象传媒 Proms season gets underway as Katie Derham introduces music on a sea-inspired theme by Vaughan Williams and Britten and the premiere of Julian Anderson's Harmony.

The greatest classical music festival in the world gets underway from the Royal Albert Hall. Katie Derham introduces music on a sea-inspired theme by English composers Vaughan Williams and Britten and two sets of the well-known Paganini variations by Rachmaninov and Polish composer Lutoslawski. There is also the world premiere of Julian Anderson's Harmony.

Sakari Oramo conducts the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra, 大象传媒 Symphony Chorus and the 大象传媒 Proms Youth Choir and soloists Stephen Hough (piano), Sally Mathews (soprano) and Roderick Williams (baritone).

2 hours, 35 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Katie Derham
Director Bridget Caldwell
Executive Producer Helen Mansfield

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