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The world's greatest classical music festival - stunning performances and collaborations.

The world's greatest classical music festival. Stunning performances, unique collaborations and the sheer joy of live music. Relive 2023's highlights before the new season begins.

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John Wilson Orchestra

Julian Ovenden

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Matthew Ford

BBC Proms: 2016: Gershwin Gala with the John Wilson Orchestra

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Gershwin Gala with the John Wilson Orchestra

13/08/2016

2016

BBC Radio 3 - BBC Proms, 2016, Gershwin Gala with the John Wilson Orchestra

The John Wilson Orchestra celebrate the music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin.

Proms favourites the John Wilson Orchestra celebrate the music of one of the greatest song-writing partnerships in American history, George and Ira Gershwin.

Proms favourites the John Wilson Orchestra and their eponymous conductor celebrate the music and lyrics of one of the greatest song-writing partnerships in American history - George and Ira Gershwin.

Expect hit after hit as singers Julian Ovenden, Louise Dearman and Matthew Ford perform crowd pleasers like Fascinatin' Rhythm, They All Laughed and many more. Classic orchestral numbers, including An American in Paris and a Rhapsody In Blue Overture, complete the line-up in a concert that features a bumper crop of the brothers' best-known tunes.

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