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The Angry Birds Theme Gets An Orchestral Makeover

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The Angry Birds Theme Gets An Orchestral Makeover

The London Philharmonic Orchestra crafts a sly take on a ubiquitous video-game staple.

Main Theme

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A Proms Fairy Tale: Humperdinck's 'Hansel and Gretel'

The Dew Fairy (Ida Falk Winland) wakes Hansel and Gretel at the start of Act 3. Christ Christopoulou/BBC hide caption

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A Proms Fairy Tale: Humperdinck's 'Hansel and Gretel'

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'Hansel and Gretel' isn't retold as often as other Grimm tales, but Englebert Humperdinck's opera has remained a classic since it premiered in the 19th century. Hear music from this production by the BBC Proms.

Hear An Introduction To The Opera

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