Main Performers | Alessandro Fisher - vocal, Stephen Hough - piano |
Orchestra or Band | Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment |
Set List | 'Victoria and Merrie England suite 15', Sullivan, 'Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor 21', Mendelssohn, INTERVAL 'Gruss aus der Ferne; Ständchen; Gruss an den Bruder; Aus Wilhelm Meister; Lebewohl (Wanderlied) 12', Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, 'Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Scottish 40', Mendelssohn |
Performance Notes | The Proms celebrates the 200th anniversary of Queen Victorias birth with a glimpse into the monarchs musical life.
The programme features music by her favourite composer, Mendelssohn, including his lively Scottish Symphony and First Piano Concerto, which will be performed by Stephen Hough on Victorias own piano, loaned by HM The Queen from the Royal Collection.
The concert also includes a suite from Arthur Sullivans ballet Victoria and Merrie England, composed to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee, as well as songs by Prince Albert. |
Related Archival Material | Proms Guide (RAHE/1/2019/), Programme (RAHE/1/2019/), Mini Guide (RAHE/6/2019/), Digital Photographs, Posters (RAHE/2/2019/) |
Ticket Prices | £7.50-£105, £6 gallery and arena standing |