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. Jeremy Holland-Smith; from Life Story
- interval
- Earth SymphonyDevised, arranged, orchestrated and additional compositions by Iain Farrington; 91Èȱ¬ commission: world premiere; 91Èȱ¬ commission: world premiere
Performers
- Ben Palmerconductor
- Chris Packhampresenter
- Megan McCubbinpresenter
About This Event
Over a century of public service broadcasting, the 91Èȱ¬ 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 91Èȱ¬â€™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 91Èȱ¬ Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
Audio-described by Timna Fibert
British Sign Language interpreted by Angie Newman
There will be one interval
Image: Planet Earth II, Episode 1: ‘Islands’