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First Night of the Proms - Part 1

91Èȱ¬ Proms 2017 kicks off at the Royal Albert Hall with Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto performed by Igor Levit. The concert also includes a new work by Tom Coult.

91Èȱ¬ Proms 2017 kicks off in style tonight at the Royal Albert Hall. Beethoven's dramatic Third Piano Concerto is performed by star soloist Igor Levit with the 91Èȱ¬ Symphony Orchestra and conductor Edward Gardner. This opening concert of the world's biggest music festival also includes a raucous new work by Tom Coult, St John's Dance, the first of 13 world premieres at Proms 2017. Presented by Katie Derham.

1 hour

Music Played

  • Tom Coult

    St John’s Dance

    Orchestra: 91Èȱ¬ Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Edward Gardner.
  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Piano Concerto No 3 in C minor

    Performer: Igor Levit. Orchestra: 91Èȱ¬ Symphony Orchestra.

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