Maestro

All Episodes 2008

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  • 2008-08-12T19:30:00Z
  • 1h
  • 6h (6 episodes)
  • United Kingdom
  • English
Eight famous amateurs, with a passion for classical music, do battle for the chance to conduct the BBC Concert Orchestra in front of a live audience of 30,000 at BBC Proms in the Park as part of the Last Night of the Proms. Actors Jane Asher and David Soul, drum and bass star Goldie, Blur bassist Alex James, broadcasters Katie Derham and Peter Snow, and comedians Sue Perkins and Bradley Walsh compete to be the Maestro. Presenter Clive Anderson takes us on a fascinating, surprising and thrilling journey into the heart of music making.

7 episodes

2008-12-25T20:30:00Z

Special 1 The Inside Story

Special 1 The Inside Story

  • 2008-12-25T20:30:00Z1h

A look back at the highlights of the series, including the memorable first day at baton camp, right through to Sue Perkins' triumphant performance in Hyde Park at the Last Night of the Proms.

Series Premiere

2008-08-12T19:30:00Z

1x01 Baton Camp

Series Premiere

1x01 Baton Camp

  • 2008-08-12T19:30:00Z1h

Jane Asher, David Soul, Goldie, Alex James, Katie Derham, Peter Snow, Sue Perkins and Bradley Walsh compete to conduct an Proms orchestra. They begin at a training camp.

2008-08-19T19:30:00Z

1x02 Orchestral Classics

1x02 Orchestral Classics

  • 2008-08-19T19:30:00Z1h

Famous amateurs who love classical music battle for the chance to conduct the BBC Concert Orchestra as Clive Anderson hosts the second round of the contest.

2008-08-26T19:30:00Z

1x03 Choral

1x03 Choral

  • 2008-08-26T19:30:00Z1h

Clive Anderson with the second challenge as six amateur conductors compete. The challenge is choral music conducting the BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Symphony Chorus.

2008-09-02T19:30:00Z

1x04 Opera

1x04 Opera

  • 2008-09-02T19:30:00Z1h

Clive Anderson hosts as the five famous amateurs step up to the podium to conduct a programme of popular operatic arias, sung by soloists Alfie Boe and Rebecca Evans.

2008-09-09T19:30:00Z

1x05 Orchestra

1x05 Orchestra

  • 2008-09-09T19:30:00Z1h

Clive Anderson presents the live grand final as the three remaining student conductors attempt to master a concerto with world renowned soloists.

2008-09-13T19:30:00Z

1x06 The Winner's Finale Live

1x06 The Winner's Finale Live

  • 2008-09-13T19:30:00Z1h

Clive Anderson presents the climax of the series as the winning student performs at Proms in the Park on the Last Night of the Proms.

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