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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.

1 hour

Music Played

  • 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
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

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