Ian Russell
Director
BBC Proms (1947)
2016
The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival. The BBC Proms is a classical music festival held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and in recent years has explored an innovative series of Proms around the UK with concerts in all four nations. Its aim: to bring the best in classical music to the widest possible audience, which remains true to founder-conductor Henry Wood’s original vision in 1895. Whether you are a classical connoisseur or think classical music isn’t for you, there is something for everyone in the eight-week stretch of concerts.
Released Sept. 13, 1947
Episode 180 min
None+
Genres: Music
Keywords: tmdb.classical-music, imdb.classical-music, imdb.orchestra, imdb.live-performance, tmdb.concert-film
Network: BBC Television
Country: United Kingdom
Languages:
English
S70E49 - Quincy Jones Prom
BBC Prom from the Royal Albert Hall which celebrates the career of composer, arranger, producer, conductor and all-round musical genius Quincy Jones.
Jules Buckley and his Metropole Orkest lead the festivities on stage, celebrating Quincy's compositions, arrangements and productions from a career that has lasted over half a century. The musical and orchestral journey looks back at Quincy's early film and TV scores as well as his collaborations with the likes of Count Basie and Ray Charles, along with his momentous and iconic production work with The Brothers Johnson and Michael Jackson.
Aug. 22, 2016, midnight
S70E56 - CBeebies Prom: A Musical Journey
CBeebies favourites take a musical journey through the countryside, around the world, back in time and into space with the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Jessica Cottis. Enjoy inspirational classical pieces and CBeebies themes while joining in with Andy, Cat, Chris, Gem, Rebecca, Mr Bloom and Mr William Shakespeare at the Royal Albert Hall.
Sept. 10, 2016, midnight
S70E74 - Verdi – Requiem
Marin Alsop returns to the Proms stage to conduct Verdi’s magnificent Requiem, with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and the Proms Youth Choir. The evening’s soloists include soprano Tamara Wilson.
Sept. 9, 2016, midnight
Network: BBC Television
Episode Runtime: 180 min.
Season Runtime: 180 min.
Released: Sept. 13, 1947
Last Air Date: Nov. 8, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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