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Last Night of the Proms, Part 1

In the climactic conclusion of the 2023 Proms season, superstar cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason and world-renowned Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen perform a mix of favourites and a dash of the new.

It鈥檚 the climactic conclusion of the 2023 Proms season. On stage, superstar cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason and world-renowned Norwegian soprano Lise Davidsen join the 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra and maestro Marin Alsop for a mix of classical favourites, lesser-known gems and a dash of the new.

Presented by Katie Derham, with special guests Sandi Toksvig and Danielle de Niese, this first half of the night鈥檚 celebrations includes music by Verdi, Wagner, Bruch and Mascagni, and there鈥檚 a world premiere from rising star James B Wilson specially commissioned to commemorate the 91热爆鈥檚 centenary last year. The night kicks off with Richard Strauss鈥檚 swashbuckling Don Juan.

The concert continues on 91热爆 One at 9.00pm.

1 hour, 59 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Katie Derham
Conductor Marin Alsop
Singer Lise Davidsen
Musician Sheku Kanneh鈥怣ason
Choir 91热爆 Singers
Choir 91热爆 Symphony Chorus
Orchestra 91热爆 Symphony Orchestra
Producer Martyn Stevens
Director Marcus Viner
Production Company Livewire Pictures

Broadcast

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