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First Night of the Proms

A performance of Elgar's biblical oratorio, The Kingdom. Sir Andrew Davis conducts the 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the 91热爆 National Chorus of Wales.

The greatest classical music festival in the world gets underway from the Royal Albert Hall.

Katie Derham introduces a performance of Elgar's sublime biblical oratorio, The Kingdom, a powerful musical portrayal of the acts of the disciples after the ascension of Jesus.

Sir Andrew Davis returns to the Proms in his 70th birthday year to conduct the 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the 91热爆 National Chorus of Wales. They are joined by soloists Erin Wall as the Blessed Virgin, Catherine Wyn-Rogers as Mary Magdalene, Andrew Staples as St John and Christopher Purves as St Peter.

1 hour, 40 minutes

Music Played

  • Edward Elgar

    The Kingdom:The Prelude / In the Upper Room

    Orchestra: 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis. Choir: 91热爆 Symphony Chorus. Choir: 91热爆 National Chorus of Wales.
  • Edward Elgar

    The Kingdom: At the Beautiful Gate

    Orchestra: 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis. Choir: 91热爆 Symphony Chorus. Choir: 91热爆 National Chorus of Wales.
  • Edward Elgar

    The Kingdom: Pentecost

    Orchestra: 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis. Choir: 91热爆 Symphony Chorus. Choir: 91热爆 National Chorus of Wales.
  • Edward Elgar

    The Kingdom: The Sign of Healing

    Orchestra: 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis. Choir: 91热爆 Symphony Chorus. Choir: 91热爆 National Chorus of Wales.
  • Edward Elgar

    The Kingdom: The Upper Room

    Orchestra: 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis. Choir: 91热爆 Symphony Chorus. Choir: 91热爆 National Chorus of Wales.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Katie Derham
Conductor Andrew Davis
Orchestra 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra
Choir 91热爆 Symphony Chorus
Choir 91热爆 National Chorus of Wales
Blessed Virgin Erin Wall
Mary Magdelene Catherine Wyn-Rogers
St John Andrew Staples
St Peter Christopher Purves
Producer Helen Mansfield
Director Rhodri Huw

Broadcast

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