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
Genre: Music
Runtime: 130 min
Release Date: June 1, 2002
Cast
- Michael Parkinson - Self - Master of Ceremonies
- Andrew Davis - Self - Conductor
- Kiri Te Kanawa - Self - Soprano
- Julian Bliss - Self - Clarinet
- Ashley Wass - Self - Piano
- Roberto Bolle - Prince Siegfried (from Swan Lake)
- Zenaida Yanowsky - Odile (from Swan Lake)
- Thomas Allen - Self - Baritone
- Mstislav Rostropovich - Self - Cello
- Angela Gheorghiu - Self - Soprano
Production: BBC, Opus Arte
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Bob Coles
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Prom at the Palace about?
- 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.
- Who directed Prom at the Palace?
- Prom at the Palace was directed by Bob Coles.
- Who stars in Prom at the Palace?
- Prom at the Palace stars Michael Parkinson, Andrew Davis, Kiri Te Kanawa, Julian Bliss, Ashley Wass, Roberto Bolle.
- How long is Prom at the Palace?
- Prom at the Palace has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is Prom at the Palace?
- Prom at the Palace is a Music film.
- Where was Prom at the Palace produced?
- Prom at the Palace was produced in United Kingdom.