Prom at the Palace

Movie
Prom at the Palace
NR 2 hr 10 minMusic
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.
StarringMichael ParkinsonAndrew DavisKiri Te Kanawa
DirectorBob Coles

Movie Details

Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Peter Maniura
Production Companies:BBC, Opus Arte