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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.
If you are not quite ready to leave when the last note of the concert has faded into silence, then our new series of relaxed and informal post-concert events in the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room is for you. Featuring poetry and music from young artists, it is the perfect way for concert-goers to round off the evening. Free tickets to Proms Plus Lates in the Elgar Room are available to ticket-holders of the evening Prom from Door 6 of the Royal Albert Hall in the interval of the concert (except 5 August available 30 minutes before the concert).
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.
Led by Paul Spicer with members of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers Featuring excerpts from Brian - Symphony No.1, ‘The Gothic’ (Prom 4) As part of our Choral Sundays series this is a chance for adults (aged 16+) to come and spend the afternoon singing in a free two-hour session at the Royal College of Music. Proms Plus Sing will give you the opportunity to discover little performed works and old favourites before hearing the complete works performed at the evening Prom. All voice types and skill-levels welcome, members of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers will be there to give you a helping hand!
A major new work plus pieces from Alain, Liszt and J.S. Bach in Stephen Farr’s recital on the fabled organ of the Royal Albert Hall.
A major new work plus pieces from Alain, Liszt and J.S. Bach in Stephen Farr’s recital on the fabled organ of the Royal Albert Hall.
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’.
The Proms Chamber Music series begins at the top with one of the unassailable peaks of the repertoire.
The Proms Chamber Music series begins at the top with one of the unassailable peaks of the repertoire.
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!
Renaud and Gautier Capuçon play Brahms’s meltingly beautiful Double Concerto and Myung-Whun Chung leads the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France for Weber’s Oberon overture and Stravinsky’s famous The Rite of Spring.
Renaud and Gautier Capuçon play Brahms’s meltingly beautiful Double Concerto and Myung-Whun Chung leads the Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France for Weber’s Oberon overture and Stravinsky’s famous The Rite of Spring.
The first of 2011’s Late Night Proms focuses on Schubert’s stirring String Quintet performed by the Valentin Erben and the Belcea Quartet.
The first of 2011’s Late Night Proms focuses on Schubert’s stirring String Quintet performed by the Valentin Erben and the Belcea Quartet.
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.
If you are not quite ready to leave when the last note of the concert has faded into silence, then our new series of relaxed and informal post-concert events in the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room is for you. Featuring poetry and music from young artists, it is the perfect way for concert-goers to round off the evening. Free tickets to Proms Plus Lates in the Elgar Room are available to ticket-holders of the evening Prom from Door 6 of the Royal Albert Hall in the interval of the concert (except 5 August available 30 minutes before the concert).
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As part of our weekend celebrating Human Planet join us for this free event at Kensington Gardens. With live music from around the world, a wide variety of workshops and exotic food for the whole family to enjoy. See 'More Information' for a full listing of activities and workshop times.
Big-screen video projections and excerpts from Nitin Sawhney’s score for the acclaimed landmark ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One series Human Planet.
Big-screen video projections and excerpts from Nitin Sawhney’s score for the acclaimed landmark ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ One series Human Planet.
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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 potent mix of old and new in which the youthful members of the Elias Quartet, current ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3 New Generation Artists, are joined by a young clarinettist Julian Bliss who is already a Proms veteran.
A potent mix of old and new in which the youthful members of the Elias Quartet, current ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3 New Generation Artists, are joined by a young clarinettist Julian Bliss who is already a Proms veteran.
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.
The latest graduate of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 3’s World Routes Academy young veena virtuoso Hari Sivanesan shares an evening with his mentor Aruna Sairam, widely regarded as the leading South Indian female vocalist of her generation.
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.
Anyone who has split their sides laughing at CÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½â€™s hit television series Horrible Histories now has the chance to see and hear the cast perform some of the most popular songs from the show in our Free Family Prom. Catch up with more Horrible Histories at the Horrible Histories website
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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.
If you are not quite ready to leave when the last note of the concert has faded into silence, then our new series of relaxed and informal post-concert events featuring poetry and music from young artists in the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room is for you. Tonight's Proms Plus Late event includes music from the JJ Wheeler Quintet and poetry by Luke Wright. Free tickets to Proms Plus Lates in the Elgar Room are available to ticket-holders of the evening Prom from Door 6 of the Royal Albert Hall in the interval of the concert (except 5 August available 30 minutes before the concert).
Led by Anna Flannagan with members of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers Featuring excerpts from Rachmaninov - Spring; The Bells (Prom 22) As part of our Choral Sundays series this is a chance for adults (aged 16+) to come and spend the afternoon singing in a free two-hour session at the Royal College of Music. You may know Rachmaninov best for his piano works but come and join us to sing some of his choral music which is featured in tonight's Prom. Ideal for enthusiastic amateur singers aged 16-plus. All voice types and skill-levels welcome, members of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers will be there to give you a helping hand!
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.
Couperin, Lully, Rameau and Montéclair expertly revived in an intimate conspectus of the French Baroque.
Couperin, Lully, Rameau and Montéclair expertly revived in an intimate conspectus of the French Baroque.
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.
Grainger is celebrated in a special Late Night sequence as star Northumbrian smallpiper Kathryn Tickell and friends take a fresh look at the prodigious activities of one of music’s great originals.
Grainger is celebrated in a special Late Night sequence as star Northumbrian smallpiper Kathryn Tickell and friends take a fresh look at the prodigious activities of one of music’s great originals.
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.
A moving and evocative Late Night experience as the Tallis Scholars return to celebrate an anniversary composer - Tomás Luis de Victoria.
A moving and evocative Late Night experience as the Tallis Scholars return to celebrate an anniversary composer - Tomás Luis de Victoria.
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
If you are not quite ready to leave when the last note of the concert has faded into silence, then our new series of relaxed and informal post-concert events in the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room is for you. Featuring poetry and music from young artists, it is the perfect way for concert-goers to round off the evening. Free tickets to Proms Plus Lates in the Elgar Room are available to ticket-holders of the evening Prom from Door 6 of the Royal Albert Hall in the interval of the concert (except 5 August available 30 minutes before the concert).
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.
Nigel Kennedy returns to the Proms live and unplugged in solo Bach.
Nigel Kennedy returns to the Proms live and unplugged in solo Bach.
Led by Anna Flannagan with members of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers Featuring excerpts from Mahler - Das klagende Lied (Prom 32) As part of our Choral Sundays series this is a chance for adults (aged 16+) to come and spend the afternoon singing in a free two-hour session at the Royal College of Music. Enter the fairy-tale world of Mahler's Das klagende Lied by preparing your own performance alongside professional singers. Ideal for enthusiastic amateur singers aged 16-plus. All voice types and skill-levels welcome, members of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers will be there to give you a helping hand!
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 young Georgian pianist sensation explores the keyboard virtuosity of Liszt and Prokofiev.
The young Georgian pianist sensation explores the keyboard virtuosity of Liszt and Prokofiev.
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.
Celebrating Steve Reich’s 75th birthday year with a selection of his seminal pieces.
Celebrating Steve Reich’s 75th birthday year with a selection of his seminal pieces.
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.
The inventive Spaghetti Western Orchestra present their own unique take on Western soundtracks and the music of Ennio Morricone - look out for asthma inhalers, cereal packets and other unlikely instruments.
Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, one of Britain’s most respected and versatile musicians, turned 75 this year and the first of this season’s contemporary music matinees pays tribute to his distinctive creative voice and its French connections.
Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, one of Britain’s most respected and versatile musicians, turned 75 this year and the first of this season’s contemporary music matinees pays tribute to his distinctive creative voice and its French connections.
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).
If you are not quite ready to leave when the last note of the concert has faded into silence, then our new series of relaxed and informal post-concert events in the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room is for you. Featuring poetry and music from young artists, it is the perfect way for concert-goers to round off the evening. Free tickets to Proms Plus Lates in the Elgar Room are available to ticket-holders of the evening Prom from Door 6 of the Royal Albert Hall in the interval of the concert (except 5 August available 30 minutes before the concert).
Led by Anna Flannagan with members of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers Featuring excerpts from Britten - Cantata misericordium; Spring Symphony (Prom 41)    As part of our Choral Sundays series this is a chance for adults (aged 16+) to come and spend the afternoon singing in a free two-hour session at the Royal College of Music. Come and take up the challenge of singing Britten's choral music by joining the chorus for a session exploring some of the works from tonight's Prom. Ideal for enthusiastic amateur singers aged 16-plus. All voice types and skill-levels welcome, members of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers will be there to give you a helping hand!
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.
Youthful music from a neglected master and his famous pupil.
Youthful music from a neglected master and his famous pupil.
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.
Join Viktoria Mullova, Matthew Barley and friends in a colourful Late Night entertainment of contrasted styles that marries Hungarian folk music and jazz influences.
Join Viktoria Mullova, Matthew Barley and friends in a colourful Late Night entertainment of contrasted styles that marries Hungarian folk music and jazz influences.
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.
Angela Hewitt picks up the Brahms thread and launches this Late Night Prom that takes in an unjustly neglected score by Brahms’s mentor, Robert Schumann, before observing the composer through the prism of an admirer, Arnold Schoenberg.
Angela Hewitt picks up the Brahms thread and launches this Late Night Prom that takes in an unjustly neglected score by Brahms’s mentor, Robert Schumann, before observing the composer through the prism of an admirer, Arnold Schoenberg.
Contrasted scores from modern masters, a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ commission and a new direction for sacred music.
Contrasted scores from modern masters, a ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ commission and a new direction for sacred music.
More of Brahms at his greatest from an authoritative team.
More of Brahms at his greatest from an authoritative team.
If you are not quite ready to leave when the last note of the concert has faded into silence, then our new series of relaxed and informal post-concert events in the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room is for you. Featuring poetry and music from young artists, it is the perfect way for concert-goers to round off the evening. Free tickets to Proms Plus Lates in the Elgar Room are available to ticket-holders of the evening Prom from Door 6 of the Royal Albert Hall in the interval of the concert (except 5 August available 30 minutes before the concert).
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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.
A stellar recital from renowned soloists who are also dedicated chamber music specialists.
A stellar recital from renowned soloists who are also dedicated chamber music specialists.
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.
For Liszt’s bicentenary year, pianistic titan Marc-Andre Hamelin plays a late-night tribute.
For Liszt’s bicentenary year, pianistic titan Marc-Andre Hamelin plays a late-night tribute.
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.
The death of Prince Albert 150 years ago inspired the creation of the home of the Proms, the Royal Albert Hall. Historians Kate Williams and Dan Cruickshank join Matthew Sweet to reassess the Prince Consort and his legacy “the Albertopolisâ€.
Youthful high jinks and a tragic masterpiece of infinite scope.
Youthful high jinks and a tragic masterpiece of infinite scope.
An innovative programme inspired by a remarkable figure ahead of her time.
An innovative programme inspired by a remarkable figure ahead of her time.
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.
If you are not quite ready to leave when the last note of the concert has faded into silence, then our new series of relaxed and informal post-concert events in the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room is for you. Featuring poetry and music from young artists, it is the perfect way for concert-goers to round off the evening. Presented by Petroc Trelawney with music from Suzanne Houston, Kristan Harvey, Matt Robinson and poetry from Paul Batchelor. Free tickets to Proms Plus Lates in the Elgar Room are available to ticket-holders of the evening Prom from Door 6 of the Royal Albert Hall in the interval of the concert (except 5 August available 30 minutes before the concert).
Led by Mary King with members of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers Featuring excerpts from Mendelssohn- Elijah (Prom 58) As part of our Choral Sundays series this is a chance for adults (aged 16+) to come and spend the afternoon singing in a free two-hour session at the Royal Albert Hall. Come and join professional singers to create a performance of parts of Mendelssohn's Elijah in only two hours. Ideal for enthusiastic amateur singers aged 16-plus. All voice types and skill-levels welcome, members of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers will be there to give you a helping hand! Please note this event is now fully subscribed.
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.
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A lunchtime date with a long-established recital partnership.
A lunchtime date with a long-established recital partnership.
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.
Create your own Prom! Tonight the audience choose what they would like to hear, selecting from the Budapest Festival Orchestra‘s music library.
Music of humanism, of faith and light and some unquiet brooding too.
Music of humanism, of faith and light and some unquiet brooding too.
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.
If you are not quite ready to leave when the last note of the concert has faded into silence, then our new series of relaxed and informal post-concert events in the Royal Albert Hall’s Elgar Room is for you. Featuring poetry and music from young artists, it is the perfect way for concert-goers to round off the evening. Free tickets to Proms Plus Lates in the Elgar Room are available to ticket-holders of the evening Prom from Door 6 of the Royal Albert Hall in the interval of the concert (except 5 August available 30 minutes before the concert).
Led by David Hill with members of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers Featuring excerpts from Beethoven - Missa solemnis (Prom 67) As part of our Choral Sundays series this is a chance for adults (aged 16+) to come and spend the afternoon singing in a free two-hour session at the Royal College of Music. If you love powerful choral music and would like to be immersed in the work from tonight's Prom by singing some of it yourself, then come and join professional singers to rehearse a performance of movements from Beethoven's Missa solemnis. Ideal for enthusiastic amateur singers aged 16-plus. All voice types and skill-levels welcome, members of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers will be there to give you a helping hand!
The second of this year’s organ recitals is given by the mercurial organist of St-Étienne-du-Mont in Paris, a composer and improviser of renown making his debut on the Royal Albert Hall’s mighty instrument.
The second of this year’s organ recitals is given by the mercurial organist of St-Étienne-du-Mont in Paris, a composer and improviser of renown making his debut on the Royal Albert Hall’s mighty instrument.
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.
A stellar recital from renowned soloists who are also dedicated chamber music specialists.
A stellar recital from renowned soloists who are also dedicated chamber music specialists.
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.
We salute the artistry and creative ambition of jazz legend Stan Kenton, born 100 years ago.
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
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Be part of the biggest musical party of the year!