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Rebel Rebel: Celebrating Bowie at the Proms
On 29 July, London's Royal Albert Hall was packed – and we mean packed – with Bowie fans.
Those fans included some big names. The Divine Comedy frontman Neil Hannon was joined on stage by Elf Kid for This is Not America.
Paul Buchanan of The Blue Nile sounded uncannily like Bowie in a stripped-back arrangement of Ashes to Ashes.
Bowie: Ashes to Ashes (arr. Jherek Bischoff) with Paul Buchanan
With Paul Buchanan and the s t a r g a z e collective conducted by André de Ridder.
Anna Calvi, Amanda Palmer and Jherek Bischoff formed a powerful trio in Blackstar, the title track from Bowie’s final album.
Everyone was on their feet for Heroes – transformed into an uplifting hoe-down by Amanda Palmer and s t a r g a z e.
Bowie: Heroes (arr.Jherek Bischoff) with Amanda Palmer
With the s t a r g a z e collective conducted by André de Ridder.
Countertenor Philippe Jaroussky tapped right into our tear ducts with this haunting arrangement of Always Crashing In The Same Car.
Bowie: Always Crashing in the Same Car (arr. David Lang) with Philippe Jarrousky
With the s t a r g a z e collective conducted by André de Ridder.
The final number, After All, featured the soloists and House Gospel Choir (plus a junior representative from the next generation of Bowie fans). For more highlights – including the triumphant group singalong for the encore, Let's Dance – check out this three-minute round-up.
David Bowie Prom in 3 minutes
Highlights montage from the David Bowie Prom.
Watch the David Bowie Prom in full on iPlayer – and view individual performance clips via the Proms event page.
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The Strictly Prom
Strictly come Promming! Glitz, glamour and gowns from the Royal Albert Hall.
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Cello
See the cello in a new light as Sol Gabetta performs Elgar's Cello Concerto.
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BBC Proms 2016
Welcome to the world's biggest classical music festival.
