Prom 67: Bernstein - Stage and Screen
Recorded at the Royal Albert Hall in London as part of the 麻豆社 Proms 2015, Katie Derham presents John Wilson and his orchestra paying tribute to Leonard Bernstein.
From the Royal Albert Hall, London
Presented by Katie Derham
Louise Dearman (vocalist)
Lucy Schaufer (mezzo-soprano)
Scarlett Strallen (vocalist)
Julian Ovenden (vocalist)
Maida Vale Singers
John Wilson Orchestra
John Wilson (conductor)
John Wilson and his orchestra are an annual Proms highlight, bringing the glitz and glamour of old-time stage and screen to the Royal Albert Hall. The second of their two performances this year is all about Leonard Bernstein - America's multi-talented conductor, pianist and composer. He reinvented the musical with the anger, energy and feral beauty of West Side Story, his updated take on Romeo and Juliet. A starry cast of soloists including Proms favourite Julian Ovenden and the West End's Louise Dearman join the John Wilson Orchestra and Maida Vale Singers for a tribute to the composer that includes Bernstein's biggest hits as well as a selection of rarities.
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Ann Burgess
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Edvard Grieg
Peer Gynt Suite
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Broadcast
- Christmas Day 2015 19:00麻豆社 Radio 3