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Music Nation: A Sporting Fanfare

Scotland's musical and sporting stars come together for a unique evening of classical music and celebration of sporting success, held at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow.

Scotland's musical and sporting stars come together for a unique evening of classical music and celebration of sporting success, held at the Clyde Auditorium in Glasgow and presented by Kirsty Wark and Rory Bremner.

The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Stephen Bell, lead this evening of popular classical music and are joined by some of the country's finest young musicians, including international star Nicola Benedetti.

Also joining them are some of Scotland's Olympic stars, including Allan Wells, David Wilkie and Liz McColgan, celebrating excellence and dedication that's needed to be the best in any field, be it sporting or musical.

Among the popular pieces played are the theme to hit movie Chariots of Fire, Ravel's Bolero and Carmina Burana.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Sun 4 Mar 201218:05

Credits

RoleContributor
DirectorBridget Caldwell
ProducerGraham Mitchell
PresenterRory Bremner
PresenterKirsty Wark
ConductorStephen Bell
OrchestraBBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Broadcast

  • Sun 4 Mar 201218:05