BBC Proms 2023: Bollywood Legend – Lata Mangheshkar

Synopsis

Don’t miss this Prom’s tribute to the Nightingale of India: ‘Queen of Melody’ Lata Mangheshkar, whose voice was the soundtrack for generations of cinema-goers. The legendary Bollywood playback singer died in 2022, aged 92. For this concert, her legacy is celebrated by the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra plays under the direction of Michael Seal, Indian singer Palak Muchhal and her younger brother Palash are doing the vocal parts. Together, they mark the immense career and catalogue of an extraordinary, era-defining artist. “Celebrate the musical legacy of Hindi cinema!” (The Daily Telegraph)

Additional Info

• No: A025505330000
• Conductor: Michael Seal
• Orchestra: City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
• Artists: Palash Muchhal, Gubzy Sing Lackhanpal, Parvinder Bharat
• Production year: 2023
• Run time: 02:07:00
• Director: Matthew Amos
• Producers: Livewire Pictures, BBC
• Format: HDTV 16:9