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First Night of the Proms - Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’

Katie Derham presents the first night of the world’s greatest live classical music festival, with a feast of music including Beethoven’s Third Symphony, Aaron Copland’s Quiet City and a new work by young British composer Hannah Kendall, all brought to you by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Singers, with conductor Sakari Oramo. Join Katie and special guest Stephen Fry as they celebrate the return of live music to the Royal Albert Hall.

English
  • Originally Aired August 28, 2020
  • Runtime 95 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code m000m23k
  • Network BBC Two
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Name Type Role
Katie Derham Writer
Kaye Godleman Producer
Sakari Oramo Guest Star
Katie Derham Guest Star
Stephen Fry Guest Star
Rhodri Huw Director