Prom 15: The Songs of Scott Walker (1967鈥�70)

25 Jul 2017, Royal Albert Hall

22:15 Tue 25 Jul 2017 Next Event

Proms 2017 Prom 15: The Songs of Scott Walker (1967鈥�70)

22:15 Tue 25 Jul 2017 Royal Albert Hall

A celebration of the extraordinary career of Scott Walker, whose music has influenced artists from David Bowie to Leonard Cohen. Jules Buckley and the Heritage Orchestra pay tribute, with star guests including Jarvis Cocker and John Grant.

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Best bits from The Songs of Scott Walker (1967-70) (2017)

Highlights from the Songs of Scott Walker Prom.

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Jarvis Cocker
artist
artist
John Grant
artist
artist
Richard Hawley
artist
artist
Susanne Sundf酶r
artist
artist
London Contemporary Voices
Heritage Orchestra
Jules Buckley
conductor
conductor

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An icon of the 1960s, Scott Walker has travelled from Walker Brothers teen idol to avant-garde contemporary musician, influencing artists from David Bowie and Leonard Cohen to Goldfrapp along the way.

Tonight's Late Night Prom tribute presents tracks from his four self-titled albums with live orchestral backing for the very first time. Among the special guests are Jarvis Cocker, John Grant, Susanne Sundf酶r and Richard Hawley.

There will be no interval

Image: Scott Walker 漏鲍鱼tv/ Harry Goodwin

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