Prom 30: John Wilson Orchestra - Frank Sinatra (7.08.15)

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

22:15
Royal Albert Hall

Live from the Royal Albert Hall, London


Seth MacFarlane (vocalist)
Jamie Parker (vocalist)
John Wilson Orchestra
John Wilson conductor

'The Voice' ... 'Ol' Blue Eyes' ... 'The Sultan of Swoon': the mythology surrounding Frank Sinatra is overwhelming. A gifted entertainer, screen actor and ubiquitous personality, his real legacy as a pioneer of popular song can sometimes get lost in the clamour. This Late Night Prom celebrates the centenary of this musical legend in a concert that brings together some of the great voices of our own time, led by the multitalented Seth MacFarlane and vocalist Jamie Parker. Join John Wilson and his orchestra for an after-hours sequence of big tunes and even bigger performances.

[Old Grumpy]

Interesting how this is billed here as Frank Sinatra - John Wilson Orchestra, but the television listing is Friday Night at the Proms: Seth Macfarlane Sings Sinatra. I personally had never heard of Seth Macfarlane before this listing, but had heard of the John Wilson Orchestra.

Am I ignorant or perhaps just in the wrong demographic?

In any event, I am looking forward to this (even if it is the Radio 2 prom!).

OG

[Beef Oven!]

Why aren't we becoming hysterical about this Prom like we did with Ibiza Prom?

[doversoul1]

I suppose that’s because the audience of this prom will be listening to the music rather than dancing to it (i.e. it’s a proper concert ).

R3 website tells us ‘John Wilson Orchestra plays Frank Sinatra’. I didn’t realise Sinatra was a composer.

[Serial_Apologist]

I suppose that’s because the audience of this prom will be listening to the music rather than dancing to it (i.e. it’s a proper concert ).

R3 website tells us ‘John Wilson Orchestra plays Frank Sinatra’. I didn’t realise Sinatra was a composer.

he wasn't

[MrGongGong]

Why aren't we becoming hysterical about this Prom like we did with Ibiza Prom?

quite

[EdgeleyRob]

I suppose that’s because the audience of this prom will be listening to the music rather than dancing to it (i.e. it’s a proper concert ).

R3 website tells us ‘John Wilson Orchestra plays Frank Sinatra’. I didn’t realise Sinatra was a composer.

Might they not singalonga ?

[MrGongGong]

Might they not singalonga ?

It's obviously NOT "proper" if one moves to it

[richardfinegold]

Why aren't we becoming hysterical about this Prom like we did with Ibiza Prom?

Cobbler Fatigue?

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Why aren't we becoming hysterical about this Prom like we did with Ibiza Prom?

Note the use of the royal "we".

Most of the hysteria came from employees of the BBC.

[Beef Oven!]

Cobbler Fatigue?

[Beef Oven!]

It's obviously NOT "proper" if one moves to it

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

Might they not singalonga ?

No; no Max this year.

[jean]

Note the use of the royal "we".

Not the royal "we" - more the patronising "we", as in How are we today?

[Richard Tarleton]

I didn’t realise Sinatra was a composer.

Indeed dover, this was discussed here. We're getting a tribute act. Will Seth Whassisname be wearing a trilby?