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Cynthia Erivo: Legendary Voices at the Proms

Multi-award-winning star of stage and screen Cynthia Erivo takes the Proms by storm as she sings the great American songbook of the 1950s and 60s.

Multi-award-winning star of stage and screen Cynthia Erivo takes the Proms by storm as she sings the great American songbook of the 1950s and 60s.

Backed by the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra, she celebrates the legendary female voices that have shown her the way - artists such as Nina Simone, Shirley Bassey, Billie Holiday, Etta James, and Gladys Knight.
From showtunes to pop, from soul to French chanson, expect big iconic anthems of love, loss and transformation.

Andi Oliver presents from the Royal Albert Hall in London, and is joined by special guests Clarke Peters and Ayanna Witter-Johnson

1 hour, 29 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Singer Cynthia Erivo
Orchestra ´óÏó´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra
Presenter Andi Oliver
Producer Amy Gibb
Director Bridget Caldwell

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