BBC Proms · SEASON 51

The Last Night of the Proms

Episode 11 · 1997-09-13

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Episode overview

James Naughtie with live coverage of the second half oftonight's concert. The BBC Symphony Orchestra under Andrew Davis perform Fanfare for Orchestra by John Adams , Gershwin's Variations on "/ Got Rhythm" Britten's Irish Reel, and an aria from Weber's opera Der Freischutz. Then it's the traditional finale including Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No 1 in D, Sir Henry Wood 's Fantasia on British Sea-Songs, Arne's Rule Britannia! and Parry's Jerusalem before the National Anthem brings the night to a close.

Season 51 episodes

1. The First Night of the Proms1997-07-15 2. BBC Proms 971997-08-01 3. BBC Proms 97: The Gondoliers1997-08-07 4. BBC Proms 97: A Night in the Country1997-08-14 5. BBC Proms 97: Tales of Love and Passion1997-08-21 6. BBC Proms 971997-08-24 7. BBC Proms 97: North and South1997-08-28 8. BBC Proms 971997-08-29 9. BBC Proms 971997-09-12 10. The Last Night of the Proms1997-09-13 11. The Last Night of the Proms1997-09-13