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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý Scottish Symphony Orchestra perform work by Debussy and Ravel’s ever popular DZé.
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 ѿý Scottish Symphony Orchestra perform work by Debussy and Ravel’s ever popular DZé.
Donald Runnicles and ѿý 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 ѿý 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 Bolívar 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 Bolívar 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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý Philharmonic's Chief Guest Conductor, the indefatigable Vassily Sinaisky.
A concert of surprises and classical music’s best-loved enigma, from the ѿý Philharmonic's Chief Guest Conductor, the indefatigable Vassily Sinaisky.
Assisted by guest star Chloë Hanslip, Keith Lockhart and the ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý commission and a new direction for sacred music.
Contrasted scores from modern masters, a ѿý 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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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 Albertopolis”.
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 ѿý 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 ѿý 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.