Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Sian Edwards conductor
Alison Balsom trumpet
Nicola Benedetti violin
Natalie Clein cello
Lesley Garrett soprano
Programme includes:
Vaughan-Williams Overture: The Wasps
Haydn Trumpet Concerto
Elgar Chanson de Matin
Ravel Tzigane
Mozart Overture: Marriage of Figaro
Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No.1
Mascagni Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana
Vaughan-Williams The Lark Ascending
Piazzolla Libertango
An all-star line up of Britain's most charismatic artists performs this special concert in honour of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Besides a glittering parade of stunning solo pieces there are some much-loved British pieces to enjoy, from Vaughan Williams' Wasps Overture to Elgar's Chanson de Matin.
People's favourite Lesley Garrett presents this celebratory evening and will also be performing several famous opera arias and popular songs.