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First Night of the Proms

A performance of Elgar's biblical oratorio, The Kingdom. Sir Andrew Davis conducts the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Chorus of Wales.

The greatest classical music festival in the world gets underway from the Royal Albert Hall.

Katie Derham introduces a performance of Elgar's sublime biblical oratorio, The Kingdom, a powerful musical portrayal of the acts of the disciples after the ascension of Jesus.

Sir Andrew Davis returns to the Proms in his 70th birthday year to conduct the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Chorus of Wales. They are joined by soloists Erin Wall as the Blessed Virgin, Catherine Wyn-Rogers as Mary Magdalene, Andrew Staples as St John and Christopher Purves as St Peter.

1 hour, 40 minutes

Music Played

  • Edward Elgar

    The Kingdom:The Prelude / In the Upper Room

    Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis. Choir: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus. Choir: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Chorus of Wales.
  • Edward Elgar

    The Kingdom: At the Beautiful Gate

    Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis. Choir: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus. Choir: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Chorus of Wales.
  • Edward Elgar

    The Kingdom: Pentecost

    Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis. Choir: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus. Choir: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Chorus of Wales.
  • Edward Elgar

    The Kingdom: The Sign of Healing

    Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis. Choir: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus. Choir: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Chorus of Wales.
  • Edward Elgar

    The Kingdom: The Upper Room

    Orchestra: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra. Conductor: Sir Andrew Davis. Choir: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus. Choir: ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Chorus of Wales.

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Katie Derham
Conductor Andrew Davis
Orchestra ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra
Choir ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus
Choir ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Chorus of Wales
Blessed Virgin Erin Wall
Mary Magdelene Catherine Wyn-Rogers
St John Andrew Staples
St Peter Christopher Purves
Producer Helen Mansfield
Director Rhodri Huw

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