Plot: James Naughtie introduces live coverage from London's Royal Albert Hall - in simultaneous broadcast with Radio 3 - of Berlioz's Damnation of Faust, the opening concert of this year's BBC Proms season.
The Damnation of Faust, with a dramatic score recounting the story of a man who uses his soul to strike a deal with the Devil, reflects one of the 1998 Proms season's major themes - the connection between magic, mystery and music

BBC Proms - Season 52 - The First Night of the Proms (Episode 1)
Episode Aired On:
Friday, July 17 1998
27 years ago
Friday, July 17 1998
27 years ago
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