BBC Proms S80E15 · Marvin Gaye: A Tribute at the Proms

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With velvety vocals packing an emotional punch and songs straddling soul, Motown, gospel, R&B and funk, Marvin Gaye embraced a unique range spanning intimacy and protest, the physical and the spiritual. A pioneer of soul- baring songwriting, he has influenced countless artists, from Stevie Wonder and Prince to hip hop and rap artists. The BBC Concert Orchestra and Edwin Outwater pay tribute to a musical icon, joined by guest singers for new orchestral arrangements of hits Gaye recorded with close collaborator Tammi Terrell (such as 'Aint No Mountain High Enough'), as well as favourites including 'I Heard it Through the Grapevine', 'What's Going On' and 'Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing'.

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21. 21 21. Rhapsody in Blue2026-09-04 · 18mA trio of soloists play Gershwin’s jazz infused classic like you've never heard it before.
22. 22 22. Celebrating Disney at the Proms: The Music of Menken2026-09-05 · 1h 27mMuch-loved magical tunes from Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid and more, brought to life by the BBC Philharmonic and West End stars. Presented by Nick Mohammed.
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