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BBC Proms

2020

First Night of the Proms

Duration: 1 hour, 35 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two EnglandLatest broadcast: on BBC Two Wales HD

Katie Derham presents the first night of the world’s greatest live classical music festival, with a feast of music including Beethoven’s Third Symphony, Aaron Copland’s Quiet City and a new work by young British composer Hannah Kendall, all brought to you by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Singers, with conductor Sakari Oramo.

Join Katie and special guest Stephen Fry as they celebrate the return of live music to the Royal Albert Hall. Show less

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:
Stephen Fry
Presenter:
Katie Derham
Conductor:
Sakari Oramo
Music Arranger:
Hannah Kendall
Music Group:
BBC Singers
Director:
Rhodri Huw
Series Producer:
Kaye Godleman

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