Chineke!'s BBC Proms debut now on BBC iPlayer
Re-live the magic of Chineke! Orchestra’s 2017 BBC Proms debut on iPlayer for a limited time only!
As part of the BBC Proms at Home programme, the recording of the performance was broadcast on Sunday 2 August on BBC Four. The concert is now available online via BBC iPlayer to UK audiences in its entirety until Tuesday 1 September . Enjoy nearly 90 minutes of joyful classical music from one of the most watched Proms of all time!
Conducted by Kevin John Edusei and featuring Sheku Kanneh-Mason, and Jeanine de Bique as soloists, this was a night to remember for not only the orchestra members involved, but for audiences, too. A seminal moment that changed the face of classical music for its celebration of diversity on a major stage.
Deep dive into some of the memories of that night from our musicians via our Twitter thread, and discover the BBC’s family-friendly online resources to learn about the piece Spark Catchers, composed by Hannah Kendall.