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Prom 57: Fantasy, Myths and Legends

大象传媒 Proms 2023

Live at the 大象传媒 Proms: Anna-Maria Helsing conducts the 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra in music from film, video games and classical orchestral music. Hosted by Katie Derham and Ali Plumb.

Live at the 大象传媒 Proms: the 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra and conductor Anna-Maria Helsing are joined by the Huddersfield Choral Society in an evening of orchestral fantasy and adventure featuring classic soundtracks from film, television and gaming鈥檚 greatest myths and legends. We hear music from Harry Potter and, marking the 50th anniversary of JRR Tolkien鈥檚 death, The Lord of the Rings. Also featured are TV themes from Game of Thrones and His Dark Materials, and Studio Ghibli鈥檚 popular animations.

Presented live from the Royal Albert Hall, London, by Katie Derham - with guest host Ali Plumb, 大象传媒 Radio's 1's film critic and self-professed "resident nerd".

PART ONE
Howard Shore: Lord of the Rings Symphonic Suite 鈥� Fellowship of The Ring
Ramin Djawadi: Game of Thrones Suite
Manuel de Falla: El Amor Brujo (excerpts)
David Arnold: Good Omens
John Williams: Hedwig鈥檚 Theme from Harry Potter & the Philosopher鈥檚 Stone
Stravinsky: Berceuse and Finale from Firebird (1919)

INTERVAL
Katie Derham is joined by cultural historian, writer and broadcaster Matthew Sweet, to discuss tonight's music.

PART TWO
Mussorgsky orch: A Night on the Bare Mountain
Lorne Balfe: His Dark Materials 鈥� Suite (大象传媒 commission 鈥� world premiere)
Joe Hisaishi & Youmi Kimura: My Neighbour Totoro
E铆mear Noone: Malach, Angel Messenger from World of Warcraft
Edvard Grieg: Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt
John Williams: Duel of the Fates from Star Wars

大象传媒 Concert Orchestra
Conductor Anna-Maria Helsing
Huddersfield Choral Society
Felicity Buckland (mezzo-soprano)

01:57 Part one: The Lord of the Rings to Stravinsky
58:11 Interval: Ian Skelly and Matthew Sweet on music's fascination with fantasy
01:18:52 Part two: Mussorgsky to Star Wars

2 hours, 59 minutes

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Mon 28 Aug 2023 19:00
大象传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Howard Shore

    Lord of the Rings Symphonic Suite

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Anna-Maria Helsing.

  • Ramin Djawadi

    Game of Thrones Suite

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Choir: Huddersfield Choral Society. Conductor: Anna-Maria Helsing.

  • Manuel de Falla

    El Amor Brujo (excerpts)

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Anna-Maria Helsing.

  • David Arnold

    Good Omens theme

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Choir: Huddersfield Choral Society. Conductor: Anna-Maria Helsing.

  • John Williams

    Hedwig's Theme

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Anna-Maria Helsing.

  • Igor Stravinsky

    Firebird - Berceuse and Finale

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Anna-Maria Helsing.

  • Modest Mussorgsky

    A Night on the Bare Mountain

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Anna-Maria Helsing.

  • Lorne Balfe

    His Dark Materials suite

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Choir: Huddersfield Choral Society. Conductor: Anna-Maria Helsing.

  • Joe Hisaishi

    My Neighbour Totoro

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Anna-Maria Helsing.

  • E铆mear Noone

    Malach, Angel Messenger (World of Warcraft)

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Choir: Huddersfield Choral Society. Conductor: Anna-Maria Helsing.

  • Edvard Grieg

    Hall of the Mountain King (Peer Gynt)

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Conductor: Anna-Maria Helsing.

  • John Williams

    Duel of the Fates (Star Wars)

    Orchestra: 大象传媒 Concert Orchestra. Choir: Huddersfield Choral Society. Conductor: Anna-Maria Helsing.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127: I. Maestoso - Allegro

    Ensemble: Dover Quartet.
    • Beethoven: Complete String Quartets, Vol. 3.
    • Cedille.
    • 101.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127: II. Adagio, ma non troppo e molt

    Ensemble: Dover Quartet.
    • Beethoven: Complete String Quartets, Vol. 3.
    • Cedille.
    • 202.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127: III. Scherzando vivace

    Ensemble: Dover Quartet.
    • Beethoven: Complete String Quartets, Vol. 3.
    • Cedille.
    • 303.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    String Quartet No. 12 in E-Flat Major, Op. 127: IV. Finale. Allegro

    Ensemble: Dover Quartet.
    • Beethoven: Complete String Quartets, Vol. 3.
    • Cedille.
    • 304.

  • Felix Mendelssohn

    Variations concertantes in D Major, Op. 17

    • Mendelssohn: Works for Cello & Piano.
    • BIS.

  • Jon Hopkins

    Scene suspended

    Performer: Eleanor Turner. Music Arranger: Geoff Lawson. Choir: Voces 8.
    • Decca.

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  • Mon 28 Aug 2023 19:00
    大象传媒 Radio 3

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