Prom 19: Relaxed Prom

Live at the BBC Proms from the Royal Albert Hall, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales perform the first ever Relaxed Prom.

The BBC National Orchestra of Wales perform the first ever Relaxed Prom, a concert suitable for children and adults with autism, sensory and communication impairments and learning disabilities, as well as individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind and partially sighted. BBC Radio 3 listeners will hear audio description of the Prom from Louise Fryer.

Presented by conductor Grant Llewellyn and musician Andy Pidcock, the first ever Relaxed Prom is a fun and interactive musical experience in a welcoming environment, with plenty of opportunities for participation. During the concert there is a relaxed attitude to movement and noise in the auditorium. Audience members can move about, dance, sing or just listen.

Andy Pidcock, arr Glyn: Hello
Rossini: Overture (William Tell)
Rimsky-Korsakov, arr Bell: The Flight of the Bumble Bee
Pidcock, arr Glyn: La La Na Na
Tchaikovsky: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (The Nutcracker)
J Strauss II: The Blue Danube
Pidcock, arr Glyn: Andy's Waltz
Brahms, arr Parlow: Hungarian Dance No 6 in D flat major
Pharrell Williams, arr Bachalis: Happy
Pidcock, arr Glyn: A.E.I.O.U; La,La,La
Grainer, arr Gold, orch Foster: Main Theme (Doctor Who)
Pidcock, arr Glyn: Thank you very much
Quincy Jones, arr Burton: Soul Bossanova

Performed by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales

Conducted by Grant Llewellyn
Presented by Andy Pidcock

Publicity contact: BBC Radio 3 Publicity