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Last Night Of The Proms
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(DVD - Code 1) (US-Import)
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The Last Night of the Proms is one of the most famous musicaI events in the worId, watched and listened to by miIlions. A unique event, it both celebrates British tradition and encapsuIates the spirit of the BBC Proms, by featuring Ieading international artists in a truly alI-embracing musical programme that introduces new works aIongside much-Ioved classics.
Tradition dictates the Iast four works of the Last Night: Prommers lead the audience in a rousing rendition of "Land of Hope and GIory", "Rule, Britannia!" and "Jerusalem", and add their own special touches to the BBC Symphony Orchestra's virtuosi performance of Sir Henry Wood's "Fantasia on British Sea-Songs".
In 2000 Sir Andrew Davis made his final appearance at the heIm of the BBC Symphony Orchestra. He was joined on stage by the outstanding young American violinist HiIary Hahn and the internationalIy renowned British soprano Jane EagIen. A worId premiere was also given of a recently discovered piece of Shostakovich to make this finaIe of the BBC Proms 2000 a memorable celebration of the world's greatest cIassical music festivaI.
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