
Sondheim at 80 - Part 1
A cast of stars and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra, conducted by David Charles Abell, celebrate the 80th birthday of Stephen Sondheim by performing songs from his best loved shows.
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ PROMS 2010
Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London
Presented by Petroc Trelawny.
Sondheim at 80
In celebration of Stephen Sondheim's unique talents a star-studded cast performs songs from some of his best-loved shows. Bryn Terfel is the demon barber of Fleet Street and he's joined by Maria Freedman, Simon Russell Beale, Julian Ovenden, Caroline O'Connor, Daniel Evans and Jenna Russell, with a special guest appearance from Dame Judi Dench. David Charles Abell conducts the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra, aspiring young performers supported by the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Performing Arts Fund, and a specially formed ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms Sondheim Ensemble.
Sondheim: Selections from The Frogs, Follies, Sunday In The Park With George, Into The Woods and A Little Night Music.
Bryn Terfel, Maria Friedman, Simon Russell Beale, Dame Judi Dench
Julian Ovenden, Caroline O'Connor, Daniel Evans & Jenna Russell, vocalists
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms Sondheim Ensemble
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Performing Arts Fund Singers
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra
David Charles Abell, conductor.
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Prom 19 - Sondheim at 80 - 'Being Alive'
Duration: 01:53
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Prom 19 - Sondheim at 80 - 'Broadway Baby'
Duration: 01:40
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Prom 19 - Sondheim at 80 - Interview with Stephen Sondheim
Duration: 05:05
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Prom 19 - Sondheim at 80 - Sweeney Todd
Duration: 01:37
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- Sat 31 Jul 2010 19:30ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3
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