Prom 42: Beethoven’s Ninth by Heart
Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP , [Venue Details]Beethoven’s final symphony is also his most powerful – a manifesto for social change, political upheaval and the limitless possibilities of human artistic expression.
Mark the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony with a signature memorised presentation and performance from Aurora Orchestra and Nicholas Collon, in collaboration with the BBC Singers, the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, Actor Rhiannon May and Actor/BSL Interpreter Thomas Simper.
A celebration of joy and hope composed in the midst of hearing loss, illness and personal tragedy, this Prom is a bold, brilliant take on Beethoven’s symphonic journey from brutality to the uplifting embrace of love.
Broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. Broadcast on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer this season.
Audio-described by Tina Fibert
British Sign Language-interpreted
Programme
A musical and dramatic exploration of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 c40’
Interval
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor, ‘Choral’ (performed from memory) 68’
Marta Fontanals-Simmons mezzo-soprano
Brenden Gunnell tenor
Christopher Purves baritone
Rhiannon May actor
Tom Simper actor/BSL interpreter
BBC Singers National Youth Choir
Aurora Orchestra
Nicholas Collon conductor
More Information
Admission: To be confirmed
Performer name: Aurora Orchestra, Nicholas Collon - conductor
Other key names: Please see Event Detail for full list of performers
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Age restriction: Not recommended for U5's, U14's to be accompanied by adult
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Prom 42: Beethoven’s Ninth by Heart
More Information
Beethoven’s final symphony is also his most powerful – a manifesto for social change, political upheaval and the limitless possibilities of human artistic expression.
Mark the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s monumental Ninth Symphony with a signature memorised presentation and performance from Aurora Orchestra and Nicholas Collon, in collaboration with the BBC Singers, the National Youth Choir of Great Britain, Actor Rhiannon May and Actor/BSL Interpreter Thomas Simper.
A celebration of joy and hope composed in the midst of hearing loss, illness and personal tragedy, this Prom is a bold, brilliant take on Beethoven’s symphonic journey from brutality to the uplifting embrace of love.
Broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. Broadcast on BBC Four and BBC iPlayer this season.
Audio-described by Tina Fibert
British Sign Language-interpreted
Programme
A musical and dramatic exploration of Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 c40’
Interval
Beethoven Symphony No. 9 in D minor, ‘Choral’ (performed from memory) 68’
Marta Fontanals-Simmons mezzo-soprano
Brenden Gunnell tenor
Christopher Purves baritone
Rhiannon May actor
Tom Simper actor/BSL interpreter
BBC Singers National Youth Choir
Aurora Orchestra
Nicholas Collon conductor
Admission: To be confirmed
Performer name: Aurora Orchestra, Nicholas Collon - conductor
Other key names: Please see Event Detail for full list of performers
Doors open: 6:30 pm
Age restriction: Not recommended for U5's, U14's to be accompanied by adult
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