Prom at the Palace (2002)
All-time classical favourites from the first ever public concert held in the grounds of Buckingham Palace, hosted by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Broadcast live on BBC Television, 1st June 2002. Opera fans are in for a particular treat with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa (singing Bizet and Gershwin), Sir Thomas Allen (Rossini and Sir Edward German), and Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu (Puccini and Verdi) sharing the honours. Maestro Mstislav Rostropovich also makes a rare guest appearance with the cello section of the London Symphony Orchestra playing Villa-Lobos.
Director: Bob Coles
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Michael Parkinson as Self - Master of Ceremonies |
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Andrew Davis as Self - Conductor |
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Kiri Te Kanawa as Self - Soprano |
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Julian Bliss as Self - Clarinet |
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Ashley Wass as Self - Piano |
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Roberto Bolle as Prince Siegfried (from Swan Lake) |
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Zenaida Yanowsky as Odile (from Swan Lake) |
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Thomas Allen as Self - Baritone |
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Mstislav Rostropovich as Self - Cello |
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Angela Gheorghiu as Self - Soprano |
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Roberto Alagna as Self - Tenor |
| Directing | Bob Coles | Director |
| Production | Peter Maniura | Executive Producer |
| Production | Ben Weston | Producer |
