As part of the Proms 2024 season, Gemma New conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the National Youth Choir of Scotland's Chamber Choir in an evening of enchanting music from the Royal Albert Hall. The concert opens with Bonis's Salomé, a musical portrait of the mysterious biblical figure, followed by Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, featuring American clarinettist Anthony McGill. The Prom culminates in a semi-staged performance of Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream, including readings from the Shakespeare comedy. Presented by Clive Myrie. First broadcast on Radio 3, Friday August 16.

Starring:

Edith Bowman, Chris Packham, Clarke Peters, Clara Amfo, Clemency Burton-Hill, Andi Oliver, Katie Derham, Clive Myrie, Suzy Klein, Petroc Trelawny, Megan McCubbin, 5 more, Angel Blue, Georgia Mann, Jess Gillam, Tom Service, Lloyd Coleman

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Music