Category: Proms;
Scotland
Date: 01.07.2004
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Line-up includes Nicola
Benedetti, Barbara Dickson and Ailish Tynan
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Following the huge success of Proms in the Park in
all four nations of the United Kingdom for the first time in 2003, the
Glasgow 2004 Last Night celebrations are set again for The Glasgow Science
Centre at Pacific Quay on Saturday 11 September at 7.45pm.
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In association with Glasgow City Council, and sponsored
by Renault, there are 8,000 free tickets up for grabs, and like last
year, they are sure to be snapped up within days of being released.
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Glasgow's Proms in the Park hooks up with Belfast, Swansea,
London's Hyde Park and Manchester who are also joining the party this
year.
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Like last year, each city has its own distinctive concert
before uniting with big-screen link-ups for the live relay of the famous
finale of the Last Night of the Proms from the Royal Albert Hall.
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In Glasgow, performing on stage with the 91Èȱ¬ Scottish
Symphony Orchestra this year, are:
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the remarkable 16-year-old violinist Nicola Benedetti
who is fresh from winning the coveted title of 91Èȱ¬ Young Musician;
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legendary singing star and actress Barbara Dickson,
who plans to reveal some new material from her new album Full Circle;
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and one of the world's most acclaimed singing talents,
Irish soprano Ailish Tynan, a winner in the 91Èȱ¬ Singer of the World
competition.
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They are joined on stage by the Scottish Power Pipe
Band, and the National Boys' Choir of Scotland, directed by Christopher
Bell.
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The conductor for the night is Chris Austin and the
event is hosted by 91Èȱ¬ Radio Scotland's Gracenotes presenter, and renowned
Scottish tenor Jamie MacDougall.
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The rich and varied programme for Proms in the Park
includes music from composers as diverse as Shostakovich, Leonard Bernstein,
jazz legend Duke Ellington and a host of well known Scottish songs.
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Prommers can also look forward to hearing their favourites
from The Nutcracker, Carmen, West Side Story and one of the biggest
Ceilidhs of the year.
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Whatever your bag, Proms in the Park 2004 aims to bring
the best music making to the widest possible audience combining raw
energy, informality and an explosive atmosphere.
And if you're not lucky enough to obtain a ticket to attend in person,
everyone in Scotland can still listen or watch via a variety of 91Èȱ¬
platforms.
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Glasgow's Proms in the Park will be broadcast live,
in its entirety on 91Èȱ¬ Radio Scotland.
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Excerpts will also appear on the Proms transmissions
on 91Èȱ¬ ONE and 91Èȱ¬ TWO, on Radio 3, and as part of the London Proms
in the Park concert on Radio 2.
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The Glasgow Proms in the Park will also be shown on
91Èȱ¬ Scotland at the end of the year.
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The message is simple. If you'd like tickets for Proms
in the Park then from today (1 July 2004) you can get them free (maximum
of six) by calling 08700 100 300.
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To find out more log on to bbc.co.uk/proms.
Notes to Editors
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All 91Èȱ¬ Proms in the Park events are outdoors and tickets
are unreserved.
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The use of chairs is discouraged since it obstructs
the view of others, but if you find it necessary because of limited
mobility, please be considerate to your neighbours.
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In the interest of safety, please do not bring glass
items, barbecues or flaming torches.
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Gates open 6.00pm.
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