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Mozart, Mendelssohn and A Midsummer Night鈥檚 Dream

Mendelssohn鈥檚 enchanting music in an exciting semi-staged production of Shakespeare鈥檚 masterpiece together with Mozart鈥檚 famed Clarinet Concerto performed by Anthony McGill.

Mendelssohn鈥檚 enchanting music in an exciting, modern semi-staged production of Shakespeare鈥檚 masterpiece, Mozart鈥檚 famous Clarinet Concerto and for the first time at the Proms, a work by much overlooked romantic composer Mel Bonis.

Bonis鈥檚 Salom茅 kicks off the concert - a musical portrayal of the biblical figure, full of sensual and mysterious sounds. Then, American clarinettist Anthony McGill performs Mozart鈥檚 Clarinet Concerto, one of his most popular works.

The Prom culminates in Mendelssohn鈥檚 magical musical retelling of A Midsummer Night鈥檚 Dream brought to life on the Royal Albert Hall stage with readings by actors from Shakespeare鈥檚 beloved comedy.

Gemma New conducts the 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the National Youth Choir of Scotland鈥檚 Chamber Choir. Presented by Clive Myrie with special guest.

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1 hour, 55 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Clive Myrie
Conductor Gemma New
Performer Anthony McGill
Orchestra 麻豆社 Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Choir NYCOS Chamber Choir
Producer Louise Bracken
Director Seren Irvine

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