Listen to this programme on Radio 3 until 22 July 2011.
Relive the First Night of the Proms, a varied taster for the new season, building to one of JanáÄek’s most visceral and optimistic works, the Glagolitic Mass.
Relive the First Night of the Proms, a varied taster for the new season, building to one of JanáÄek’s most visceral and optimistic works, the Glagolitic Mass.
Antonio Pappano returns with the Orchestra and Chorus of the Academy of Santa Cecilia, Rome, for a rare revival of Rossini’s magnum opus about the legendary founding fathers of Switzerland and the hero who shoots an apple from his son’s head.
Antonio Pappano returns with the Orchestra and Chorus of the Academy of Santa Cecilia, Rome, for a rare revival of Rossini’s magnum opus about the legendary founding fathers of Switzerland and the hero who shoots an apple from his son’s head.
Over a thousand performers gathered for a rare performance of Brian’s gargantuan work, ‘The Gothic’.
Over a thousand performers gathered for a rare performance of Brian’s gargantuan work, ‘The Gothic’.
A mainly French affair and a fabulous line-up for Beethoven’s Triple Concerto, with Frank Braley alongside the debut of brothers Renaud and Gautier Capuçon conducted by Myung-Whun Chung.
A mainly French affair and a fabulous line-up for Beethoven’s Triple Concerto, with Frank Braley alongside the debut of brothers Renaud and Gautier Capuçon conducted by Myung-Whun Chung.
Join Matthew Rowe and musicians from the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France for an interactive introduction to tonight's music. Ideal for all the family - bring along your instrument and join in!
A Czech evening as Jean-Guihen Queyras plays Dvořák’s Cello Concerto and Proms favourite Jiřà BÄ›lohlávek leads the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra in a surprising Proms first as the six symphonic poems of Má vlast are performed complete and in sequence.
A Czech evening as Jean-Guihen Queyras plays Dvořák’s Cello Concerto and Proms favourite Jiřà BÄ›lohlávek leads the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra in a surprising Proms first as the six symphonic poems of Má vlast are performed complete and in sequence.
Sir Mark Elder and the ±á²¹±ô±ôé are joined by András Schiff in a mixed programme of 20th-century masters
Sir Mark Elder and the ±á²¹±ô±ôé are joined by András Schiff in a mixed programme of 20th-century masters
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic’s new Chief Conductor Designate Juanjo Mena brings us images of musical Spain – dancing days, moonlit caresses and sultry nights.
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic’s new Chief Conductor Designate Juanjo Mena brings us images of musical Spain – dancing days, moonlit caresses and sultry nights.
Big-screen video projections and excerpts from Nitin Sawhney’s score for the acclaimed landmark ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One series Human Planet.
Verdi’s masterpiece storms the heavens with a stellar line up of soloists and massed choirs in the second of the Proms Choral Sundays. This event has no seats remaining - check for returns closer to the date or Prom on the day for £5
Verdi’s masterpiece storms the heavens with a stellar line up of soloists and massed choirs in the second of the Proms Choral Sundays. This event has no seats remaining - check for returns closer to the date or Prom on the day for £5
A powerful goodbye from Mahler and the chance to say farewell to Sir Roger Norrington in his final concerts as Principal Conductor of the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra.
A powerful goodbye from Mahler and the chance to say farewell to Sir Roger Norrington in his final concerts as Principal Conductor of the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Vladimir Jurowski’s Hungarian-inspired Prom features Liszt’s Faust Symphony and music from his folk-inspired successors.
Vladimir Jurowski’s Hungarian-inspired Prom features Liszt’s Faust Symphony and music from his folk-inspired successors.
Thierry Fischer and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales perform contrasting French favourites, joined by the Arditti Quartet for the UK premiere of a recent work by Pascal Dusapin. Following this, the main event of the evening Stravinsky’s much-loved, The Firebird.
Thierry Fischer and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales perform contrasting French favourites, joined by the Arditti Quartet for the UK premiere of a recent work by Pascal Dusapin. Following this, the main event of the evening Stravinsky’s much-loved, The Firebird.
Thierry Fischer and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales play Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 and No.7, framed by a pair of premiere flute concertos from distinguished flautist Emmanuel Pahud.
Thierry Fischer and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ National Orchestra of Wales play Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 and No.7, framed by a pair of premiere flute concertos from distinguished flautist Emmanuel Pahud.
A typically thought-provoking programme from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra’s Artist in Association, Oliver Knussen, showcasing pieces rarely heard in the concert hall alongside established 20th-century classics.
A typically thought-provoking programme from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra’s Artist in Association, Oliver Knussen, showcasing pieces rarely heard in the concert hall alongside established 20th-century classics.
Andris Nelsons and his Birmingham forces present an evening of high-octane classics.
Andris Nelsons and his Birmingham forces present an evening of high-octane classics.
A Sunday choral portrait of Rachmaninov, that takes in familiar favourites as well as neglected masterpieces.
A Sunday choral portrait of Rachmaninov, that takes in familiar favourites as well as neglected masterpieces.
Saint-Saëns’s ‘Egyptian’ concerto, Liszt’s Romantic epic and Beethoven’s dramatic Fourth Symphony.
Saint-Saëns’s ‘Egyptian’ concerto, Liszt’s Romantic epic and Beethoven’s dramatic Fourth Symphony.
Tasmin Little, Sir Andrew Davis and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony perform contrasting impressions of Elgar and Grainger and to mark the 50th anniversary of Grainger’s death, his In a Nutshell suite receives a first outing at the Proms.
Tasmin Little, Sir Andrew Davis and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony perform contrasting impressions of Elgar and Grainger and to mark the 50th anniversary of Grainger’s death, his In a Nutshell suite receives a first outing at the Proms.
Returning to the Proms for the first time since 1988, cellist Lynn Harrell celebrates the 95th-birthday year of Henri Dutilleux with a performance of one of his best-loved works, plus Donald Runnicles ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra perform work by Debussy and Ravel’s ever popular µþ´Ç±ôé°ù´Ç.
Returning to the Proms for the first time since 1988, cellist Lynn Harrell celebrates the 95th-birthday year of Henri Dutilleux with a performance of one of his best-loved works, plus Donald Runnicles ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra perform work by Debussy and Ravel’s ever popular µþ´Ç±ôé°ù´Ç.
Donald Runnicles and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra open their second Prom this season with a major world premiere from Robin Holloway, plus Strauss’s Four Last Songs and after the interval, Brahms’s Second Symphony.
Donald Runnicles and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Scottish Symphony Orchestra open their second Prom this season with a major world premiere from Robin Holloway, plus Strauss’s Four Last Songs and after the interval, Brahms’s Second Symphony.
Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel joins his old friends in the Simón BolÃvar Symphony Orchestra to tackle a colossus – Mahler’s Symphony No. 2. This event has no seats remaining - check for returns closer to the date or Prom on the day for £5
Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel joins his old friends in the Simón BolÃvar Symphony Orchestra to tackle a colossus – Mahler’s Symphony No. 2. This event has no seats remaining - check for returns closer to the date or Prom on the day for £5
DJ Switch joins the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain to perform Gabriel Prokofiev’s Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra, while ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3 New Generation Artist Benjamin Grosvenor takes on Britten's Piano Concerto. After the interval, Prokofiev's ballet music recounts the doomed love of Verona's most romantic couple.
DJ Switch joins the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain to perform Gabriel Prokofiev’s Concerto for Turntables and Orchestra, while ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3 New Generation Artist Benjamin Grosvenor takes on Britten's Piano Concerto. After the interval, Prokofiev's ballet music recounts the doomed love of Verona's most romantic couple.
Well-loved Brahms from Christian Tetzlaff, one of the 2011 Proms featured artists, plus Mahler's Das klagende Lied.
Well-loved Brahms from Christian Tetzlaff, one of the 2011 Proms featured artists, plus Mahler's Das klagende Lied.
The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra return to the Proms to play two contrasting symphonies by Sibelius and Nielsen, while critically acclaimed young pianist, Alice Sara Ott, makes her Proms debut in one of the most popular of all piano concertos - Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor.
The Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra return to the Proms to play two contrasting symphonies by Sibelius and Nielsen, while critically acclaimed young pianist, Alice Sara Ott, makes her Proms debut in one of the most popular of all piano concertos - Grieg's Piano Concerto in A minor.
A concert with roots on both sides of the channel takes in new music and an old favourite by Saint-Saëns guaranteed to raise the roof.
A concert with roots on both sides of the channel takes in new music and an old favourite by Saint-Saëns guaranteed to raise the roof.
Young Ukrainian maestro Kirill Karabits and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra tackle a mixed programme with Slavic flavour.
Young Ukrainian maestro Kirill Karabits and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra tackle a mixed programme with Slavic flavour.
A concert of surprises and classical music’s best-loved enigma, from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic's Chief Guest Conductor, the indefatigable Vassily Sinaisky.
A concert of surprises and classical music’s best-loved enigma, from the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Philharmonic's Chief Guest Conductor, the indefatigable Vassily Sinaisky.
Assisted by guest star Chloë Hanslip, Keith Lockhart and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra bring the silver-screen excitement of music associated with the cinema, from Pinewood to Hollywood, from Psycho to Star Wars, with a special tribute to the late John Barry.
Assisted by guest star Chloë Hanslip, Keith Lockhart and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra bring the silver-screen excitement of music associated with the cinema, from Pinewood to Hollywood, from Psycho to Star Wars, with a special tribute to the late John Barry.
Musician, actor, comedian and rock 'n' roll superstar Tim Minchin hosts a Proms first - the Comedy Prom. Tim is joined by Sue Perkins, Susan Bullock (soprano), Danny Driver (piano), Kit and the Widow, Beardyman, The Boy with Tape on his Face, Doc Brown, the Mongrels, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Concert Orchestra, Andrew Litton (guest conductor) and Jules Buckley (music director).
A recreation of a Britten concert conducted by the composer at the Proms in 1963 with a contemporary twist provided by Joby Talbot.
A recreation of a Britten concert conducted by the composer at the Proms in 1963 with a contemporary twist provided by Joby Talbot.
Valery Gergiev and the Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre perform Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake.
Valery Gergiev and the Orchestra of the Mariinsky Theatre perform Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake.
Yuja Wang makes her Proms debut as Andrew Litton presents an international programme with strong American connections.
Yuja Wang makes her Proms debut as Andrew Litton presents an international programme with strong American connections.
Esa-Pekka Salonen presents an all-Russian programme with an acclaimed young soloist.
Esa-Pekka Salonen presents an all-Russian programme with an acclaimed young soloist.
New music that brings together friends and partners followed by a 19th-century cathedral in sound.
New music that brings together friends and partners followed by a 19th-century cathedral in sound.
The Chamber Orchestra of Europe is celebrating its 30th anniversary with two years of Brahms under Bernard Haitink, and brings a pair of concertos and a pair of symphonies to the Proms. This event has no seats remaining - check for returns closer to the date or Prom on the day for £5.
The Chamber Orchestra of Europe is celebrating its 30th anniversary with two years of Brahms under Bernard Haitink, and brings a pair of concertos and a pair of symphonies to the Proms. This event has no seats remaining - check for returns closer to the date or Prom on the day for £5.
More of Brahms at his greatest from an authoritative team.
More of Brahms at his greatest from an authoritative team.
Music championed by or written in memory of the late Richard Hickox, a versatile and much-missed musician.
Music championed by or written in memory of the late Richard Hickox, a versatile and much-missed musician.
More Brahms and Liszt from Thomas Dausgaard and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra, plus a new concerto hot off the press and written for tonight’s soloist, pianist Barry Douglas.
More Brahms and Liszt from Thomas Dausgaard and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Symphony Orchestra, plus a new concerto hot off the press and written for tonight’s soloist, pianist Barry Douglas.
A welcome return for Leonidas Kavakos with one of Dutilleux’s most luminous scores and a brace of popular Prokofiev from his leading interpreter.
A welcome return for Leonidas Kavakos with one of Dutilleux’s most luminous scores and a brace of popular Prokofiev from his leading interpreter.
A great youth orchestra and a distinguished and much-loved conductor return.
A great youth orchestra and a distinguished and much-loved conductor return.
Glyndebourne Festival Opera makes its annual Proms visit with Rinaldo, the latest in the company’s distinguished line of Handel stagings.
Glyndebourne Festival Opera makes its annual Proms visit with Rinaldo, the latest in the company’s distinguished line of Handel stagings.
Youthful high jinks and a tragic masterpiece of infinite scope.
Youthful high jinks and a tragic masterpiece of infinite scope.
Distinguished international guests present top-flight Viennese classics and a post-minimalist maverick from Sweden.
Distinguished international guests present top-flight Viennese classics and a post-minimalist maverick from Sweden.
Paul McCreesh directs a raft of enthusiastic choirs and a sensational line-up of soloists in Mendelssohn’s magnum opus.
Paul McCreesh directs a raft of enthusiastic choirs and a sensational line-up of soloists in Mendelssohn’s magnum opus.
The Proms goes to the movies with John Wilson and his Orchestra, the Maida Vale Singers and special guests Annalene Beechey, Charles Castronovo, Matthew Ford, Sarah Fox, Caroline O'Connor and Clare Teal in a celebration of the Golden Age of Hollywood film musicals. This event has no seats remaining - check for returns closer to the date or Prom on the day for £5
The Proms goes to the movies with John Wilson and his Orchestra, the Maida Vale Singers and special guests Annalene Beechey, Charles Castronovo, Matthew Ford, Sarah Fox, Caroline O'Connor and Clare Teal in a celebration of the Golden Age of Hollywood film musicals. This event has no seats remaining - check for returns closer to the date or Prom on the day for £5
A Proms debut for a winning combination and a rising piano star.
A Proms debut for a winning combination and a rising piano star.
A new concerto for Yo-Yo Ma and an iconic masterpiece for all time. This event has no seats remaining - check for returns closer to the date or Prom on the day for £5.
A new concerto for Yo-Yo Ma and an iconic masterpiece for all time. This event has no seats remaining - check for returns closer to the date or Prom on the day for £5.
The Israel Philharmonic takes to the stage with its longest-serving maestro and a favourite soloist. Part of this disrupted Prom will be broadcast on Radio 3 on Wednesday 7 September at 2.30pm.
The Israel Philharmonic takes to the stage with its longest-serving maestro and a favourite soloist. Part of this disrupted Prom will be broadcast on Radio 3 on Wednesday 7 September at 2.30pm.
A chance to experience the precision, subtlety and sparkle of an ensemble widely rated as one of the great success stories of the contemporary classical scene.
A chance to experience the precision, subtlety and sparkle of an ensemble widely rated as one of the great success stories of the contemporary classical scene.
Favourite Elgar and Rachmaninov, a recent concerto and a tall tale that deserves to be told more often.
Favourite Elgar and Rachmaninov, a recent concerto and a tall tale that deserves to be told more often.
A seasoned interpreter revisits one of Beethoven’s supreme achievements, the largest and longest of his non-stage works.
A seasoned interpreter revisits one of Beethoven’s supreme achievements, the largest and longest of his non-stage works.
Poet and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen and presenter Ian McMillan introduce the winning entries in the first ever Proms Poetry competition.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra visits the Proms in the first of two concerts with its current Music Director.
The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra visits the Proms in the first of two concerts with its current Music Director.
For the second of its two concerts, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra preface Mahler’s turbulent and heart-wrenching Fifth Symphony with lyrical music by one of the most distinguished and prolific of contemporary German composers.
For the second of its two concerts, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra preface Mahler’s turbulent and heart-wrenching Fifth Symphony with lyrical music by one of the most distinguished and prolific of contemporary German composers.
Proms Director Roger Wright is joined by Chris Cotton, Chief Executive of the Royal Albert Hall, to look back over the 2011 season and take questions from the audience. Presented by Petroc Trelawny.
David Robertson’s second programme revels in the diversity of British music.
David Robertson’s second programme revels in the diversity of British music.
The Proms welcome back the fabulous Philadelphia Orchestra after a five-year gap. This event has no seats remaining - check for returns closer to the date or Prom on the day for £5.
The Proms welcome back the fabulous Philadelphia Orchestra after a five-year gap. This event has no seats remaining - check for returns closer to the date or Prom on the day for £5.
Proms favourite Sir John Eliot Gardiner conducts Berlioz’s rarely performed French version of Weber’s Romantic opera.
Proms favourite Sir John Eliot Gardiner conducts Berlioz’s rarely performed French version of Weber’s Romantic opera.
The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms in the Park experience offers a live open-air concert with high-profile artists and presenters, culminating in a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Big Screen link-up to the Royal Albert Hall and a firework finale in the park. So gather together your friends, pack a picnic and get ready for a fabulous night out. Update 10 September: We are sorry to announce that due to ill health Josh Groban has withdrawn from ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms in the Park in Hyde Park
Be part of the biggest musical party of the year!
Be part of the biggest musical party of the year!