Programme
- Overturearr. Jeremy Holland-Smith; from Life Story
- Giraffe Fightarr. Elizabeth Purnell; from Africa
- David Attenborough Storyarr. Elizabeth Purnell; from Life of Mammals
- Sardine Runfrom Blue Planet I
- Wonders of the Monsoonarr. Ben Palmer; from Wonders of the Monsoon
- Snow GeeseFrom Planet Earth I
- Our Changing Planetarr. Ed Watkins; from Nature's Great Events
- Puffer Fisharr. Ed Watkins; from Nature's Great Events
- interval
- Earth SymphonyDevised, arranged, orchestrated and additional compositions by Iain Farrington; Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú commission: world premiere; Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú commission: world premiere
Performers
- Chris Packhampresenter
- Megan McCubbinpresenter
- Ben Palmerconductor
About This Event
Over a century of public service broadcasting, the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú has forged a global reputation for its coverage of the planet we call home – from the oceans and mountains to rivers, glaciers, deserts and the infinite wonders of life on Earth itself. Tonight, the Proms hosts a stunning audio-visual celebration of the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú’s world-famous Natural History Unit, from David Attenborough’s pioneering early adventures through to the landmark series of the 21st century. Expect breath-taking images, natural sounds, spoken words and music by composers including Hans Zimmer and George Fenton, performed live in the spectacular surroundings of the Royal Albert Hall by Ben Palmer and the Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
There will be one interval
Broadcast on Â鶹¹ÙÍøÊ×Ò³Èë¿Ú Two on Monday 29 August
Image: Planet Earth II, Episode 1: ‘Islands’.