The Last Night of the Proms is one of the most famous musical events in the world, watched and listened to by millions. It celebrates British tradition and encapsulates the unique spirit of the BBC Proms, by featuring leading international artists in an all-embracing musical programme that introduces new works alongside much loved classics. In 2000 Sir Andrew Davis made his final appearance at the helm of the BBC Symphony Orchestra. He was joined on stage by the outstanding young American violinist Hilary Hahn, and the internationally renowned British soprano Jane Eaglen. A world premiere was also given of a recently discovered piece of Shostakovich to make this finale of the BBC Proms 2000 a memorable celebration of the world's greatest classical music festival.

Repertoire Bach Fantasia and Fugue in C minor
Mozart Violin Concerto No.4 in D major, K218
Bach Violin Sonata in G minor, BWV 1001
Strauss Dance of the Seven Veils and Final Scene from Salome
Shostakovich Jazz Suite No.2
Grainger Tribute to Foster
Delius The Walk to the Paradise Garden
Elgar Pomp and Circumstance March No.1 in D major, Op.39
Henry Wood Fantasia on British Sea-Songs
Arne Rule, Britannia!
Parry Jerusalem
The National Anthem

Reviews
‘A fulsome farewell to Andrew Davis’s 11-year tenure as the Proms conductor par excellence’
The Gramophone

‘There have been a few releases of highlights from one concert or another over the years, but never before a complete Last Night in any form! This night was also Andrew Davis’ last as the orchestra’s conductor and featured Bach orchestrated by Elgar, Mozart’s fourth concerto with Hilary Hahn, followed by a solo encore, Dance of the Seven Veils and the closing scene from Salomé with Jane Eaglen. Shostakovich’s Jazz Suite No.2 is followed by an entertaining Tribute to Stephen Foster and Delius’ The Walk to the Paradise Garden. Many know what comes next: the Pomp and Circumstance March No.1, “Land of Hope and Glory” [with encore, of course], Henry Wood’s Fantasia on Sea Shanties, then Rule, Britannia! Some good-humoured stage business follows, then a farewell to Davis and The National Anthem. Irresistible? I think so. The wide screen video images are crystal clear, even on a 60" screen.’
Wholenote Magazine

CAT NO: OA 0851 D
FORMAT: All Formats
REGIONS: All Regions
PICTURE FORMAT: 16:9
LENGTH: 166 MINS
SOUND: DOLBY SURROUND
SUBTITLES: EN - SDH
RELEASED: 01/07/2002
NO OF DISCS: 1