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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 麻豆官网首页入口 Symphony Orchestra, 麻豆官网首页入口 Symphony Chorus and the 麻豆官网首页入口 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 麻豆官网首页入口 Symphony Orchestra, 麻豆官网首页入口 Symphony Chorus and the 麻豆官网首页入口 Proms Youth Choir, conducted by Edward Gardner. Presented by Katie Derham.

1 hour

Music Played

  • John Adams

    Harmonium

    Choir: 麻豆官网首页入口 Proms Youth Choir. Choir: 麻豆官网首页入口 Symphony Chorus. Orchestra: 麻豆官网首页入口 Symphony Orchestra. Performer: Edward Gardner.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Katie Derham
Conductor Edward Gardner
Musician Igor Levit
Choir 麻豆官网首页入口 Proms Youth Choir
Choir 麻豆官网首页入口 Symphony Chorus
Orchestra 麻豆官网首页入口 Symphony Orchestra
Director Huw Rhodri
Producer Joe McCulloch

Broadcast

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