TV BBC Proms - Season 68 Episode 9 : The Sunday Prom: John Tavener Premiere BBC Proms - Season 68 Episode 9 : The Sunday Prom: John Tavener Premiere 7.7/10 by 3 users Sir John Tavener, who died in 2013, was one of the country's defining musical voices. His sacred choral music, inspired by his deep Orthodox faith, touches the hearts of millions and has been the soundtrack to some of this nation's most moving events. Just before he died he completed his Requiem Fragments, commissioned by the BBC for this Prom. The Tallis Scholars are conducted by Sir John's great friend Peter Phillips, who describes the work as a miraculous masterpiece. The concert begins with his radiant choral work Ikon of Light. Presented by Katie Derham. Details Casts Posters Images Title BBC Proms - Season 68 Episode 9 : The Sunday Prom: John Tavener Premiere Alternative Titles The Proms, Proms First Air Date 1947-09-13 Last Air Date 2026-07-26 Number of Episodes 1169 Number of Seasons 80 Genres Documentary, Networks BBC One, CBBC, BBC Four, CBeebies, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Television, Casts Plot Keywords , Episodes List BBC Proms Season 68 :Episode 1 First Night of the Proms First Night of the Proms 2014-07-18 The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival. The BBC Proms is a classical music festival held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and... BBC Proms Season 68 :Episode 2 Friday Night at the Proms: Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony Friday Night at the Proms: Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony 2014-07-25 The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival. The BBC Proms is a classical music festival held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and... 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BBC Proms Season 68 :Episode 55 Prom 55: Tchaikovsky, Debussy & Unsuk Chin Prom 55: Tchaikovsky, Debussy & Unsuk Chin 1970-01-01 The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival. The BBC Proms is a classical music festival held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and... BBC Proms Season 68 :Episode 56 Prom 56: Holst – The Planets Prom 56: Holst – The Planets 1970-01-01 The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival. The BBC Proms is a classical music festival held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and... BBC Proms Season 68 :Episode 57 Prom 57: Mahler – Symphony No. 2, ‘Resurrection’ Prom 57: Mahler – Symphony No. 2, ‘Resurrection’ 1970-01-01 The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival. The BBC Proms is a classical music festival held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and... BBC Proms Season 68 :Episode 58 Prom 58: Strauss – Salome Prom 58: Strauss – Salome 1970-01-01 The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival. 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BBC Proms Season 68 :Episode 62 Prom 62: Beethoven, Berlioz & Dvořák Prom 62: Beethoven, Berlioz & Dvořák 1970-01-01 The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival. The BBC Proms is a classical music festival held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and... BBC Proms Season 68 :Episode 63 Prom 63: BBC Proms Masterworks: Mahler and Adams Prom 63: BBC Proms Masterworks: Mahler and Adams 2014-09-04 The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival. The BBC Proms is a classical music festival held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and... BBC Proms Season 68 :Episode 64 Prom 64: Sir Simon Rattle and the Berliner Philharmoniker Prom 64: Sir Simon Rattle and the Berliner Philharmoniker 1970-01-01 The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival. The BBC Proms is a classical music festival held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and... 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BBC Proms Season 68 :Episode 75 Prom 75: Beethoven – Symphony No. 9 Prom 75: Beethoven – Symphony No. 9 1970-01-01 The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival. The BBC Proms is a classical music festival held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and... BBC Proms Season 68 :Episode 76 Proms 76: Last Night of the Proms Proms 76: Last Night of the Proms 1970-01-01 The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival. The BBC Proms is a classical music festival held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and...
