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Last Night of the Proms

The world's greatest classical music party gets under way from the Royal Albert Hall, with soprano Louise Alder and the last ever performance from star trumpeter Alison Balsom.

The world's biggest classical music party gets under way live at the Royal Albert Hall. Katie Derham presents alongside a host of special guests, with performances from conductor Elim Chan, soprano Louise Alder and star trumpeter Alison Balsom, who is playing for the final time after an illustrious career.

Highlights include Dukas's mischievous Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Hummel's Trumpet Concerto and Mussorgsky’s exciting A Night on the Bare Mountain.

Release date:

2 hours, 4 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Katie Derham
Interviewed Guest Nick Mohammed
Performer Alison Balsom
Performer Louise Alder
Performer Axelle Saint-Cirel
Performer Bill Bailey
Conductor Elim Chan
Orchestra ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra
Choir ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers
Choir ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Chorus
Choir National Youth Choir
Director Ian Russell
Producer Joe Fell

Broadcast

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