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Daniel Barenboim gives an impromptu address to the BBC Proms audience.
Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London.
Daniel Barenboim gives an impromptu address to the BBC Proms audience following his performance of Beethoven Symphony No 9 with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra bringing their residency at the Proms to a close. He talks about the experience of performing the complete Beethoven symphony cycle alongside major works by Pierre Boulez at the Proms, his work with the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra and his aims for the creation of the orchestra, which he co-founded with Edward Said.
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| Role | Contributor |
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| Performer | Daniel Barenboim |
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