BBC Proms - Season 60 Episode 1 : First Night of the Proms

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BBC Proms - Season 60 Episode 1 : First Night of the Proms
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Title:BBC Proms - Season 60 Episode 1 : First Night of the Proms
Genre: Documentary
Air Date: 2006-07-14
Season Number: 60
Episodes Number: 1
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Overview
Czech maestro Jiri Belohlavek lifts the baton for the first time in his new role as chief conductor of the BBC Symphony Orchestra in order to launch the eight-week long 112th season of the world's greatest classical music festival. The concert begins the Proms' celebration of Mozart's 250th birthday and Shostakovich's centenary, and includes music from Belohlavek's homeland with works by Smetana and Dvorak. Featuring an overture and arias from Mozart's Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni sung by soprano Barbara Frittoli and bass John Tomlinson, plus Shostakovich's Symphony No 5, Dvorak's festive Te Deum and Smetana's Vltava from Ma Vlast. Presented by Charles Hazlewood.
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