Prom at the Palace
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Synopsis
All-time classical favourites from the first ever public concert held in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, hosted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Broadcast live on BBC Television, 1st June 2002. Opera fans are in for a particular treat with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa (singing Bizet and Gershwin), Sir Thomas Allen (Rossini and Sir Edward German), and Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu (Puccini and Verdi) sharing the honours. Maestro Mstislav Rostropovich also makes a rare guest appearance with the cello section of the London Symphony Orchestra playing Villa-Lobos.
Details
- Bob Coles
- June 1, 2002
- Released
- United Kingdom
- BBC
- 2h 10m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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Michael ParkinsonSelf - Master of Ceremonies -
Andrew DavisSelf - Conductor
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Kiri Te KanawaSelf - Soprano -
Julian BlissSelf - Clarinet
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Ashley WassSelf - Piano
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Roberto BollePrince Siegfried (from Swan Lake) -
Zenaida YanowskyOdile (from Swan Lake) -
Thomas AllenSelf - Baritone -
Mstislav RostropovichSelf - Cello -
Angela GheorghiuSelf - Soprano -
Roberto AlagnaSelf - Tenor
