BBC Four presents a brand new episode of Inside Classical, titled “Music Night from Alexandra Palace,” airing on Sunday, May 26, 2024. The episode celebrates the legendary BBC Radio concert series, Friday Night Is Music Night, with a special concert featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra and celebrated guests.
Katie Derham hosts the evening, joined by the talented tenor and MasterChef winner Wynne Evans and violinist Aleksey Semenenko. The orchestra, conducted by Anna-Maria Helsing, performs a diverse range of classics, including the beloved “Nessun Dorma” and the memorable theme from “The Magnificent Seven.” The concert also showcases compositions by Tchaikovsky and Sibelius, treating the audience to a rich and varied musical experience.
This special episode of Inside Classical commemorates the longstanding legacy of Friday Night Is Music Night, which has been a staple of BBC Radio for over seven decades. The concert marks a new chapter in the series’ history as it moves from BBC Radio 2 to its new home on Radio 3, continuing to delight listeners with its unique blend of musical genres.
Inside Classical: Music Night from Alexandra Palace airs on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. on BBC Four.
