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First Night of the Proms

Clive Myrie presents live from the Royal Albert Hall as the annual music festival is launched with Sibelius, Grieg, Britten and a world premiere from Ukrainian composer Bohdana Frolyak.

Clive Myrie is joined by special guests Sandi Toksvig and Anna Lapwood for the First Night of the Proms, live from the Royal Albert Hall. 2023鈥檚 eight-week musical extravaganza launches in style with Sibelius鈥檚 ever-popular Finlandia, Grieg鈥檚 dramatic Piano Concerto performed by classical superstar Paul Lewis, and Britten鈥檚 much-loved The Young Person鈥檚 Guide to the Orchestra.

The concert also includes a rare opportunity to hear Sibelius鈥檚 Snofrid, making its Proms debut, and a world premiere from Ukrainian composer Bohdana Frolyak.

This musical feast is brought by the 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra, with the 大象传媒 Symphony Chorus and 大象传媒 Singers under the baton of principal guest conductor Dalia Stasevska.

1 hour, 59 minutes

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Role Contributor
Presenter Clive Myrie
Conductor Dalia Stasevska
Performer Paul Lewis
Choir 大象传媒 Singers
Choir 大象传媒 Symphony Chorus
Orchestra 大象传媒 Symphony Orchestra
Producer Joseph Fell
Director John Williams

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