Synopsis

From the Royal Albert Hall, conductor Valery Gergiev directs the World Orchestra for Peace in a program blending opera and fantasy. Established by the late Georg Solti for the United Nations’ 50th anniversary in 1995, the orchestra draws musicians from the world's foremost professional ensembles. Appearing for the second time at the Proms, this concert commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Second World War’s end, featuring works by Rossini, Debussy, Wagner, Rimsky-Korsakov, and the world prem