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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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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BBC Proms: 2016

Clarke Peters

Clemency Burton-Hill

Quincy Jones

Sasha Duncan

Tim Van Someren

Jules Buckley

Metropole Orkest

Arlia de Ruiter

Jacob Collier

Alfredo Rodriguez

Richard Bona

BBC Proms: 2016: Quincy Jones Prom

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Quincy Jones Prom

22/08/2016

2016

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Celebrating the career of composer, arranger, producer and conductor Quincy Jones.

Celebrating the career of composer, arranger, producer and conductor Quincy Jones, including his early film and TV scores and collaborations with jazz greats like Count Basie.

BBC Prom from the Royal Albert Hall which celebrates the career of composer, arranger, producer, conductor and all-round musical genius Quincy Jones.

Jules Buckley and his Metropole Orkest lead the festivities on stage, celebrating Quincy's compositions, arrangements and productions from a career that has lasted over half a century. The musical and orchestral journey looks back at Quincy's early film and TV scores as well as his collaborations with the likes of Count Basie and Ray Charles, along with his momentous and iconic production work with The Brothers Johnson and Michael Jackson.

Bringing the proceedings up to date is a line-up of inventive and prodigious multi-instrumentalists including Quincy's proteges Jacob Collier, Cuban pianist, composer and Grammy nominee Alfredo Rodríguez, and Cameroonian bassist, composer and vocalist Richard Bona - all showcasing brand new compositions and musical tributes to one of the most influential jazz artists of the 20th century.

Presented by Clemency Burton-Hill and Clarke Peters.

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