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Orchestra surprise conductor with Happy Birthday rendition during Proms rehearsal
The BBC Scottish Symphony orchestra pay tribute to their conductor, Martyn Brabbins, by surprising him with a rendition of "Happy Birthday" during rehearsals for Prom 35 at the Royal Albert Hall to mark his 60th birthday. A preview from Elgar's Enigma, broadcast on BBC Four at 7.30pm on Sunday 8 September and available via iPlayer shortly afterwards.
Listen to the Prom in full on BBC Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/collection:p07hbtcr/m0007k16
Watch more Proms on iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/group/b007v097
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Unknown | Martyn Brabbins |
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