| Main Performers | Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha,
Marta Fontanals-Simmons,
Brenden Gunnell,
Christopher Purves -vocals
Rhiannon May - actor
Tom Simper - actor/BSL interpreter |
| Choirs | BBC Singers National Youth Choir |
| Set List | A musical and dramatic exploration of Beethovens Symphony No. 9 c40
Interval
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Choral (performed from memory) 68 |
| Performance Notes | Beethovens final symphony is also his most powerful a manifesto for social change, political upheaval and the limitless possibilities of human artistic expression.
Mark the 200th anniversary of the monumental Ninth Symphony with a signature memorised presentation and performance from the Aurora Orchestra and Nicholas Collon, in collaboration with the BBC Singers, National Youth Choir of Great Britain, actor Rhiannon May and actor/BSL-interpreter Thomas Simper.
This Prom is a bold, brilliant take on Beethovens symphonic journey from brutality to the uplifting embrace of love.
Broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. Watch on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer on Friday 30 August, with fully signed version also available on BBC iPlayer.
Audio-described by Tina Fibert
British Sign Language-interpreted |
| Related Archival Material | Prom Guide (RAHE/1/2024),
Programme (RAHE/1/2024) |
| Ticket Prices | £10-150, promming tickets £8 |