Celebrate the centennial season of the world-renowned Proms concerts with Bryn Terfel, one of the most acclaimed and versatile singers of our time. This album, "Last Night of The Proms - The 100th Season," captures the exhilarating spirit and grandeur of the final night of the 2007 Proms season, conducted by the esteemed Sir Andrew Davis. Terfel's powerful and nuanced performances shine throughout this collection of beloved British classics and choral masterpieces.
The album opens with Bach's iconic "Toccata and Fugue in D Minor," followed by a stunning rendition of Walton's "Belshazzar's Feast," a choral symphony that showcases Terfel's dramatic prowess and the full force of the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. The album also features a selection of well-known pieces, including Elgar's "Land of Hope and Glory," Parry's "Jerusalem," and the patriotic "Rule, Britannia!" arranged by Sargent.
With a running time of 1 hour and 19 minutes, this album is a testament to the enduring power of classical music and the skill of Bryn Terfel. Whether you're a longtime fan of the Proms or a newcomer to classical music, this album offers a thrilling and unforgettable listening experience. Released on January 1, 2008, by Warner Classics International, it's a fitting tribute to a century of musical excellence.
Bach, JS / Orch. Wood: Toccata and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565Johann Sebastian Bach, Last Night Of The Proms - The 100th Season, BBC Symphony Chorus, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Walton : Belshazzar's Feast : No.1 Thus spake IsaiahWilliam Walton, Last Night Of The Proms - The 100th Season, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Walton : Belshazzar's Feast : No.2 If I forget thee, O JerusalemWilliam Walton, Last Night Of The Proms - The 100th Season, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Walton : Belshazzar's Feast : No.3 Babylon was a great cityWilliam Walton, Last Night Of The Proms - The 100th Season, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Walton : Belshazzar's Feast : No.4 Praise yeWilliam Walton, Last Night Of The Proms - The 100th Season, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Walton : Belshazzar's Feast : No.5 Thus in Babylon the mighty cityWilliam Walton, Last Night Of The Proms - The 100th Season, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Walton : Belshazzar's Feast : No.6 And in that same hourWilliam Walton, Last Night Of The Proms - The 100th Season, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Walton: Belshazzar's Feast: No. 7 Then sing aloud to God our strengthWilliam Walton, Last Night Of The Proms - The 100th Season, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Walton : Belshazzar's Feast : No.8 The trumpeters and pipers are silentWilliam Walton, Last Night Of The Proms - The 100th Season, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Walton : Belshazzar's Feast : No.9 Then sing aloud to God our strengthWilliam Walton, Last Night Of The Proms - The 100th Season, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Miki : Marimba spiritualMinoru Miki, Last Night Of The Proms - The 100th Season, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Massenet : Méditation from ThäisJules Massenet, Last Night Of The Proms - The 100th Season, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Elgar: Land of Hope and GloryEdward Elgar, Last Night Of The Proms - The 100th Season, BBC Symphony Chorus, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Trad / Arr Wood : Fantasia On British Sea SongsAnonymous, Last Night Of The Proms - The 100th Season, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Arne / Arr Sargent : Rule Britannia!Thomas Arne, Last Night Of The Proms - The 100th Season, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra
Parry / Arr Elgar : Jerusalem & Auld Lang SyneHubert Parry, Last Night Of The Proms - The 100th Season, Andrew Davis, BBC Symphony Orchestra