Prom 23 - Evolution [BBC Proms]

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01Part 120090802From the Royal Albert Hall, London. Presented by Sarah Walker.

Evolution!

As part of 2009's Darwin celebrations CBBC presenters Gemma Hunt and Barney Harwood, with special guest David Attenborough, host this family Prom inspired by the natural world.

Gemma Hunt (presenter)

Barney Harwood (presenter)

David Attenborough (guest presenter)

London Philharmonic Choir

BBC Concert Orchestra

Charles Hazlewood (conductor)

Improvisation: Big Bang

Britten: Storm (Peter Grimes)

Leifs: Hekla

John Williams: Jurassic Park - theme

James Brett: Walking with Dinosaurs (excerpts).

Part of a Darwin-inspired family Prom. Music is by Britten, Leifs and John Williams.

02Part 220090802From the Royal Albert Hall, London. Presented by Sarah Walker.

As part of 2009's Darwin celebrations CBBC presenters Gemma Hunt and Barney Harwood, with special guest David Attenborough, host the conclusion of a family Prom inspired by the natural world.

DJ and drum and bass producer Goldie renews his acquaintance with the BBC Concert Orchestra after 2008's BBC TWO Maestro conducting competition, this time though as composer. His Darwin-inspired BBC commission, Sine tempore, is his first ever work for classical orchestra.

Gemma Hunt (presenter)

Barney Harwood (presenter)

David Attenborough (guest presenter)

London Philharmonic Choir

Charles Hazlewood (conductor)

Goldie: Sine tempore (BBC commission: world premiere)

Arvo Part: If Bach had been a Beekeeper

Delius: On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring

Koechlin: The Law of the Jungle

Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man

John Williams: Star Wars - main theme.

The conclusion of a Darwin-inspired family Prom. Music by Goldie, Part, Delius, Koechlin.