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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.

45 minutes

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Sat 31 Jul 2010 19:30

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