
First Night of the Proms - Part 2
The First Night of the Proms culminates with Harmonium, a choral work from John Adams, performed by the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms Youth Choir.
The First Night of the Proms culminates with Harmonium, a dazzling choral work from American music titan John Adams, who celebrates his 70th birthday this year. Harmonium is a thrilling and captivating setting of poetry by John Donne and Emily Dickinson, performed by the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms Youth Choir, conducted by Edward Gardner. Presented by Katie Derham.
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Clips
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Proms Youth Choir 2017
Duration: 02:00
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ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms Youth Choir Academy 2017
Duration: 03:36
Music Played
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John Adams
Harmonium
Choir: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms Youth Choir. Choir: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus. Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra. Performer: Edward Gardner.
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Katie Derham |
Conductor | Edward Gardner |
Musician | Igor Levit |
Choir | ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms Youth Choir |
Choir | ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus |
Orchestra | ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra |
Director | Huw Rhodri |
Producer | Joe McCulloch |
Broadcast
- Fri 14 Jul 2017 21:00
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