BBC Proms Season 2022 Episode 12 - NYO play Gershwin, Ravel and Elfman

Airdate: 2022-Aug-19

Episode summary:

The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain returns to the Royal Albert Hall for its annual appearance at the Proms to perform Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and the concert version of Ravel's sumptuous ballet Daphnis and Chloe.One hundred and fifty musicians take to the stage to perform 20th-century classics as well as a brand new commission from legendary Hollywood composer Danny Elfman.Jess Gillam presents, with special guests Segun Akinola and Isobel Waller-Bridge.

About BBC Proms series:

BBC Proms is the world's greatest classical music festival.