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Last broadcast on Sun, 2 Aug 2009, 11:00 on BBC Radio 3.

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From the Royal Albert Hall, London. Presented by Sarah Walker.

Evolution!

As part of 2009's Darwin celebrations CBBC presenters Gemma Hunt and Barney Harwood, with special guest David Attenborough, host this family Prom inspired by the natural world.

Gemma Hunt (presenter)
Barney Harwood (presenter)
David Attenborough (guest presenter)
London Philharmonic Choir
BBC Concert Orchestra
Charles Hazlewood (conductor)

Improvisation: Big Bang
Britten: Storm (Peter Grimes)
Leifs: Hekla
John Williams: Jurassic Park - theme
James Brett: Walking with Dinosaurs (excerpts).

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  1. Sun 2 Aug 2009
    11:00
    BBC Radio 3

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