蜜芽传媒 Proms
蜜芽传媒 Proms Calendar
By Month
Wed 1 Aug 2012
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Choral director Simon Halsey introduces the new 蜜芽传媒 Proms Youth Choir project and discusses tonight鈥檚 programme with Ken Burton, Principal Conductor of the London Adventist Chorale. Martin Handley hosts.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
American David Robertson conducts two US classics, including Barber鈥檚 enduring Adagio, as well as Tippett鈥檚 A Child of Our Time.
American David Robertson conducts two US classics, including Barber鈥檚 enduring Adagio, as well as Tippett鈥檚 A Child of Our Time.
Programme
- The Unanswered Question(6 mins)
- Adagio for strings(8 mins)
- Nobody knows de trouble I see(15 mins)
- interval
- A Child of Our Time(72 mins)
Performers
- H氓kan Hardenbergertrumpet
- Sally Matthewssoprano
- Dame Sarah Connollymezzo-soprano
- Paul Grovestenor
- Jubilant Sykesbass-baritone
- 蜜芽传媒 Proms Youth Choir
- David Robertsonconductor
Thu 2 Aug 2012
- 17:45Royal College of Music
A musical exploration of Bach鈥檚 Mass in B minor with Matthew Rowe and musicians from The English Concert.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
One of the great choral classics of Western classical music, Bach鈥檚 Mass in B minor, under Baroque specialist Harry Bicket.
One of the great choral classics of Western classical music, Bach鈥檚 Mass in B minor, under Baroque specialist Harry Bicket.
Programme
- Mass in B minor(110 mins)
Performers
- Jo茅lle Harveysoprano
- Carolyn Sampsonsoprano
- Iestyn Daviescounter-tenor
- Ed Lyontenor
- Matthew Rosebass
- Harry Bicketconductor
Composers
Fri 3 Aug 2012
- 18:00Royal College of Music
Poet Jackie Kay and novelist Ali Smith discuss one of the great Scottish novels, Sunset Song by Lewis Grassic Gibbon, the first part of his Scots Quair trilogy, set in a Scottish farming community.
- 19:45Royal Albert Hall
Feted interpreter of the late Romantic repertoire, Donald Runnicles conducts Wagner and Bruckner, with his 蜜芽传媒 Scottish Symphony.Feted interpreter of the late Romantic repertoire, Donald Runnicles conducts Wagner and Bruckner, with his 蜜芽传媒 Scottish Symphony.
Feted interpreter of the late Romantic repertoire, Donald Runnicles conducts Wagner and Bruckner, with his 蜜芽传媒 Scottish Symphony.Feted interpreter of the late Romantic repertoire, Donald Runnicles conducts Wagner and Bruckner, with his 蜜芽传媒 Scottish Symphony.
Programme
- Siegfried Idyll(18 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 8 in C minor (1890 version, ed. Nowak)(80 mins)ed. Nowak, 1955
Performers
- Donald Runniclesconductor
Composers
Sat 4 Aug 2012
- 14:00Royal Albert Hall
JoAnn Falletta includes Chabrier鈥檚 festive 贰蝉辫补帽补 and a suite from Stravinsky鈥檚 folk-tale ballet The Firebird in her Proms debut.
JoAnn Falletta includes Chabrier鈥檚 festive 贰蝉辫补帽补 and a suite from Stravinsky鈥檚 folk-tale ballet The Firebird in her Proms debut.
Programme
- 贰蝉辫补帽补(8 mins)
- Flute Concerto in D major, K314(20 mins)
- Dark Hedges(12 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: world premiere
- interval
- The Firebird Suite(30 mins)
Performers
- James Galwayflute
- JoAnn Fallettaconductor
Part ofProms 2012 - 17:30Royal College of Music
The Aurora Orchestra, conducted by Nicholas Collon, performs the winning entries from this year鈥檚 Proms Inspire Young Composers鈥� Competition. (Reduced seating capacity)
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Curve-ball pieces from Var猫se and Anna Meredith and Messiaen鈥檚 ecstatic Turangal卯la Symphony from the National Youth Orchestra.
Curve-ball pieces from Var猫se and Anna Meredith and Messiaen鈥檚 ecstatic Turangal卯la Symphony from the National Youth Orchestra.
Programme
- Tuning Up(5 mins)
- Gait(20 mins)蜜芽传媒 Commission London premiere
- interval
- Turangal卯la Symphony(77 mins)
- HandsFree(12 mins)
Performers
- Cynthia Millarondes martenot
- Joanna MacGregorpiano
- Vasily Petrenkoconductor
- 22:00Royal Albert Hall
Informal post-Prom music and poetry from emerging young talent.
Sun 5 Aug 2012
- 13:00Royal College of Music
Join the Proms team in this special event inspired by The Angry Planet, ending in a performance. Family members can join Proms Plus Sing or Proms Plus Family Orchestra, which will join forces for the performance.
- 13:00Royal College of Music
Join the Proms team in this special event inspired by The Angry Planet, ending in a performance. Family members can join Proms Plus Sing or Proms Family Orchestra, which will join forces for the performance.
- 16:30Royal Albert Hall
Bob Chilcott鈥檚 cantata The Angry Planet deploys massed choirs and schoolchildren from across London to voice an ecological theme.
Bob Chilcott鈥檚 cantata The Angry Planet deploys massed choirs and schoolchildren from across London to voice an ecological theme.
Programme
- The Angry Planet(45 mins)world premiere
- Flame(4 mins)
Performers
- Laurie Ashworthsoprano
- Children鈥檚 Choirs from London Boroughs (Harrow, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea & Westminster)
- David Hillconductor
Composers
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Matthew Rowe explores the music in tonight鈥檚 Prom, with live musical examples from members of the 蜜芽传媒 Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Nicola Benedetti makes the first of her three Proms appearances in a Scottish-themed Prom, performing Bruch鈥檚 Scottish Fantasy.
Nicola Benedetti makes the first of her three Proms appearances in a Scottish-themed Prom, performing Bruch鈥檚 Scottish Fantasy.
Programme
- Fanfare Upon One Note(4 mins)London premiere
- The Mastersingers of Nuremberg 鈥� Prelude to Act 1
- Scottish Fantasy(30 mins)
- interval
- Don Juan(17 mins)
- Loch Ness 鈥� a Postcard from Scotland(10 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: world premiere
- Pines of Rome(23 mins)
- Leaving Lerwick Harbour, arr. Paul Campbell(3 mins)Encore
Performers
- Donald Runniclesconductor
- Nicola Benedettiviolin
- Daniel Raineyviolin
Part ofProms 2012
Mon 6 Aug 2012
- 13:00Cadogan Hall
Former and current 蜜芽传媒 Radio 3 New Generation Artists scheme perform spirited sonatas by Debussy and Ravel鈥檚 delectable Piano Trio.
Former and current 蜜芽传媒 Radio 3 New Generation Artists scheme perform spirited sonatas by Debussy and Ravel鈥檚 delectable Piano Trio.
Programme
- Violin Sonata.(13 mins)
- Cello Sonata(12 mins)
- Piano Trio in A minor(27 mins)
Performers
- Jennifer Pikeviolin
- Nicolas Altstaedtcello
- Igor Levitpiano
Composers
- 17:15Royal College of Music
War reporter Kate Adie and novelist Aminatta Forna discuss Margaret Atwood鈥檚 groundbreaking novel A Handmaid鈥檚 Tale, 25 years after its publication, in which a conservative religious revolution brings about a theocratic dictatorship.
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Part concert piece, part theatrical spectacle, Bernstein鈥檚 Mass is an unmissable rarity, receiving it first Proms performance.
Part concert piece, part theatrical spectacle, Bernstein鈥檚 Mass is an unmissable rarity, receiving it first Proms performance.
Programme
- Mass(103 mins)
Performers
- Morten Frank Larsenbass-baritone
- Julius Footreble
- Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Pwll Coch, Caerdydd
- Ysgol Gynradd Gymunedol Gymraeg, Llantrisant
- Ysgol Gynradd Dolau, Llanharan
- Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg, Rhydaman
- Rock & Blues BandMatt Herskowitz piano Damien Bassman drums Mat Fieldes double bass Students from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
- Musicians from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
- Kristjan J盲rviconductor
- Thomas Kiemlestage director
- Pat Dunachiecounter-tenor
- Sebastian Fieldcounter-tenor
- Tom Hammond-Daviescounter-tenor
Composers
Tue 7 Aug 2012
- 17:45Royal College of Music
James MacMillan and Andrew Carwood, Director of Music at St Paul鈥檚 Cathedral, consider the role of religion in music, with presenter Louise Fryer.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Bruckner (Sixth Symphony) and James MacMillan (Credo), associated with religious expression, are joined by Wagner鈥檚 hymn to love.
Bruckner (Sixth Symphony) and James MacMillan (Credo), associated with religious expression, are joined by Wagner鈥檚 hymn to love.
Programme
- Tristan and Isolde 鈥� Prelude, Act 1(9 mins)
- Credo(25 mins)蜜芽传媒 co-commission world premiere
- interval
- Symphony No. 6 in A major(55 mins)
Performers
- Manchester Chamber ChoirProms debut
- Chorus of Royal Northern SinfoniaProms debut
- Rushley SingersProms debut
- Juanjo Menaconductor
Wed 8 Aug 2012
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Conductor Edward Gardner continues the series of literary passions and talks about what he鈥檚 reading this summer.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Katia & Marielle Lab猫que perform in a new concerto; Semyon Bychkov also conducts Schubert鈥檚 鈥楿nfinished鈥� and a Strauss tone-poem.
Katia & Marielle Lab猫que perform in a new concerto; Semyon Bychkov also conducts Schubert鈥檚 鈥楿nfinished鈥� and a Strauss tone-poem.
Programme
- Symphony No. 8 in B minor, 'Unfinished'(25 mins)
- Battlefield Concerto(27 mins)UK premiere
- interval
- Ein Heldenleben(45 mins)
Performers
- Semyon Bychkovconductor
Thu 9 Aug 2012
- 16:45Royal College of Music
Per N酶rg氓rd discusses his Seventh Symphony with Andrew McGregor prior to its UK premiere and introduces performances of his chamber works, Dancers Around Jupiter and String Quartet No. 6, 鈥楾intinnabulary鈥�, given by musicians from the Royal Northern College of Music. Due to illness, we regret to announce that Per N酶rg氓rd has had to withdraw from this event. We are grateful to Ivan Hewett for taking his place.
- 18:30Royal Albert Hall
Finnish John Storg氓rds leads a Scandinavian-themed Prom including Sibelius鈥檚 Symphonies Nos. 3 & 6 and Grieg鈥檚 Piano Concerto.
Finnish John Storg氓rds leads a Scandinavian-themed Prom including Sibelius鈥檚 Symphonies Nos. 3 & 6 and Grieg鈥檚 Piano Concerto.
Programme
- Symphony No 6 in D minor(29 mins)
- Cynara(10 mins)
- Piano Concerto in A minor(29 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 7(27 mins)UK premiere
- Symphony No 3 in C major(30 mins)
- Widmung, arr. S. Osborne(3 mins)Encore
Performers
- Roderick Williamsbaritone
- John Storg氓rdsconductor
- Steven Osbornepiano
- 22:15Royal Albert Hall
Sir Mark Elder honours Ivor Novello 鈥� the tunesmith and matinee idol who dominated London鈥檚 stage musicals in the 1930s and 1940s.
Sir Mark Elder honours Ivor Novello 鈥� the tunesmith and matinee idol who dominated London鈥檚 stage musicals in the 1930s and 1940s.
Programme
- A Celebration of Ivor Novello(75 mins)
- Keep The 蜜芽传媒 Fires Burning(3 mins)
- Glamorous Night(6 mins)overture
- Glamorous Night(4 mins)Fold Your Wings
- Crest Of The Wave(3 mins)Why Isn't It You
- The Dancing Years(3 mins)I Can Give You The Starlight
- The Dancing Years(4 mins)My Life Belongs To You
- King's Rhapsody(2 mins)Muranian Rhapsody
- The Dancing Years(4 mins)My Dearest Dear
- King's Rhapsody(3 mins)Someday My Heart Will Awake
- King's Rhapsody(4 mins)The Violin Began To Play
- Glamorous Night(4 mins)Shine Through My Dreams
- Pray For Me(3 mins)
- Crest Of The Wave(3 mins)Love Made The Song
- We'll Gather Lilacs(4 mins)
Performers
- Sir Mark Elderconductor
- Toby Spencetenor
- Simon Callownarrator
- Sophie Bevansoprano
Composers
Fri 10 Aug 2012
- 17:00Royal College of Music
Join Matthew Rowe and musicians from the 蜜芽传媒 Singers for a musical introduction to Elgar鈥檚 oratorio The Apostles.
- 18:45Royal Albert Hall
Rebecca Evans and Alice Coote appear in Elgar鈥檚 oratorio The Apostles with the 贬补濒濒茅 under leading Elgarian Sir Mark Elder.
Rebecca Evans and Alice Coote appear in Elgar鈥檚 oratorio The Apostles with the 贬补濒濒茅 under leading Elgarian Sir Mark Elder.
Programme
- The Apostles(120 mins)
Performers
- Rebecca Evanssoprano (Blessed Virgin/Angel Gabriel)
- Alice Cootemezzo-soprano (Mary Magdalene)
- Paul Grovestenor (St John/Narrator)
- Jacques Imbrailobaritone (Jesus)
- David Kempsterbass-baritone (St Peter)
- Thomas Camerontenor (Apostle)
- Thomas Kellytenor (Apostle)
- Timothy Langstontenor (Apostle)
- Thomas Morsstenor (Apostle)
- Adam Playertenor (Apostle)
- Clive Bayleybass (Judas)
- Stefan Berkietabass (Apostle)
- Matthew Kellettbass (Apostle)
- Graham McCuskerbass (Apostle)
- Daniel Shelveybass (Apostle)
- Sir Mark Elderconductor
Composers
- 22:15Royal Albert Hall
A wide-ranging set, taking in tributes to Thelonious Monk and HM The Queen plus a new, flamenco-inspired piece from Tim Garland.
A wide-ranging set, taking in tributes to Thelonious Monk and HM The Queen plus a new, flamenco-inspired piece from Tim Garland.
Programme
- Rockin' in Rhythm(6 mins)
- Hush(8 mins)
- Sweet Time Suite 鈥� Know Where You Are(6 mins)
- 'Round Midnight (arr. M. Armstrong)(5 mins)
- Groove Merchant(7 mins)
- The Change(8 mins)
- Return Flight(7 mins)
- Caravan (arr. Callum Au)(8 mins)
- The Queen鈥檚 Suite 鈥� Sunset and the Mockingbird(4 mins)
- Agro Alegr铆a(8 mins)
Performers
- Tim Garlandsaxophone
- Mark Mondesirdrums
- Mark Armstrongconductor
Sat 11 Aug 2012
- 14:00Royal College of Music
Sing extracts from Berlioz鈥檚 extraordinary Requiem with Mary King. Ideal for enthusiastic amateurs aged 16-plus.
- 15:00Cadogan Hall
Four British works from the past 45 years 鈥� by Birtwistle, Elias, Ferneyhough and Finnissy 鈥� performed by the Britten Sinfonia.
Four British works from the past 45 years 鈥� by Birtwistle, Elias, Ferneyhough and Finnissy 鈥� performed by the Britten Sinfonia.
Programme
- Piano Concerto No. 2(13 mins)UK premiere
- Prometheus(23 mins)
- Gigue Machine(12 mins)UK premiere
- Electra Mourns(17 mins)world premiere
Performers
- Nicolas Hodgespiano
- Susan Bickleymezzo-soprano
- Nicholas Danielcor anglais
- Clark Rundellconductor
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Rachael Leach and musicians from the 蜜芽传媒 National Orchestra of Wales give a musical insight into Berlioz鈥檚 Requiem.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Berlioz鈥檚 grand Requiem makes full use of the Royal Albert Hall鈥檚 cavernous space, featuring massed choirs and tenor Toby Spence.
Berlioz鈥檚 grand Requiem makes full use of the Royal Albert Hall鈥檚 cavernous space, featuring massed choirs and tenor Toby Spence.
Programme
- Requiem (Grande messe des morts)(83 mins)
Performers
- Thierry Fischerconductor
- Toby Spencetenor
Composers
- 22:00Royal College of Music
Informal post-Prom music and poetry from emerging young talent.
Sun 12 Aug 2012
- 11:00Royal College of Music
Join the first Proms Family Wind Band, creating and performing a new piece!
- 15:30Prom 40: National Youth Wind Orchestra of Great Britain & National Youth Brass Band of Great BritainRoyal Albert Hall
Two national youth orchestras 鈥� the Wind Orchestra and Brass Band 鈥� in an all-English programme including Holst and Walton.
Two national youth orchestras 鈥� the Wind Orchestra and Brass Band 鈥� in an all-English programme including Holst and Walton.
Programme
- Flourish(3 mins)
- Suite No. 2 in F(11 mins)
- Der Aufstand(10 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: world premiere
- Paris Sketches(14 mins)
- Coronation March 鈥楥rown Imperial鈥�(8 mins)
- interval
- Chorale and Variations(7 mins)
- Wildfire(12 mins)
- After the Underworlds(6 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: world premiere
- Altitude(8 mins)
- Blitz(12 mins)
Performers
- James Gourlayconductor
- National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
- Bramwell Toveyconductor
Part ofProms 2012 - 18:15Royal College of Music
A musical introduction to Schoenberg鈥檚 epic cantata with Andrew McGregor and musicians from the 蜜芽传媒 Symphony Orchestra and 蜜芽传媒 Singers.
- 20:00Royal Albert Hall
Schoenberg鈥檚 epic Gurrelieder 鈥� a medieval love-tragedy couched in rich post-Romanticism 鈥� is conducted by Ji艡铆 B臎lohl谩vek.
Schoenberg鈥檚 epic Gurrelieder 鈥� a medieval love-tragedy couched in rich post-Romanticism 鈥� is conducted by Ji艡铆 B臎lohl谩vek.
Programme
- Gurrelieder(99 mins)
Performers
- Angela Denokesoprano
- Simon O'Neilltenor (Waldemar)
- Katarina Karn茅usmezzo-soprano (Wood-Dove)
- Jeffrey Lloyd-Robertstenor (Klaus the Fool)
- Neal Daviesbass-baritone (Peasant)
- Wolfgang Sch枚nespeaker
- Jukka-Pekka Sarasteconductor
Composers
Mon 13 Aug 2012
- 13:00Cadogan Hall
Nicola Benedetti and friends in lunchtime solo and chamber music by Bach, Korngold and Brahms.
Nicola Benedetti and friends in lunchtime solo and chamber music by Bach, Korngold and Brahms.
Programme
- Partita for Solo Violin No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1004 鈥� Chaconne(13 mins)
- Die tote Stadt 鈥� Marietta's Lied(11 mins)
- Piano Trio No 3 in C minor(30 mins)
- Piano Trio No. 3 in G minor, Op. 110 鈥� 2nd movement(6 mins)Encore
Performers
- Alexei Grynyukpiano
- Nicola Benedettiviolin
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Olga Neuwirth discusses Remnants of Songs 鈥� an Amphigory with Andrew McGregor prior to its UK premiere and introduces performances of her chamber works, 鈥� ad auras 鈥� in memoriam H. and Marsyas II, given by musicians from the Royal Academy of Music.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Two 20th-century classics, Bart贸k鈥檚 Concerto for Orchestra and Prokofiev鈥檚 Romeo and Juliet (suite), conducted by Susanna M盲lkki.
Two 20th-century classics, Bart贸k鈥檚 Concerto for Orchestra and Prokofiev鈥檚 Romeo and Juliet (suite), conducted by Susanna M盲lkki.
Programme
- Romeo and Juliet 鈥� Suite No. 1(30 mins)
- Remnants of Songs ... an Amphigory(20 mins)UK premiere
- interval
- Concerto for Orchestra(37 mins)
Performers
- Lawrence Powerviola
- Susanna M盲lkkiconductor
Composers
Part ofProms 2012
Tue 14 Aug 2012
- 17:00Royal College of Music
Join Rachel Leach and play alongside musicians from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to discover the history behind the evening鈥檚 concert.
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Charles Dutoit conducts Saint-Sa毛ns鈥檚 bristling Piano Concerto No. 2, Delius鈥檚 view of nocturnal Paris and Tchaikovsky鈥檚 Fateful Fifth.
Charles Dutoit conducts Saint-Sa毛ns鈥檚 bristling Piano Concerto No. 2, Delius鈥檚 view of nocturnal Paris and Tchaikovsky鈥檚 Fateful Fifth.
Programme
- Paris (The Song of a Great City)(22 mins)
- Piano Concerto No 2 in G minor(21 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 5 in E minor(45 mins)
- The Carnival of the Animals 鈥� The Swan, transcr. L. Godowsky(3 mins)Encore
Performers
- Charles Dutoitconductor
- Benjamin Grosvenorpiano
- 22:15Royal Albert Hall
Late-night modern classics: Ligeti鈥檚 Po猫me symphonique for 100 metronomes, plus Andriessen, Berio, Cage, Harvey and Xenakis.
Late-night modern classics: Ligeti鈥檚 Po猫me symphonique for 100 metronomes, plus Andriessen, Berio, Cage, Harvey and Xenakis.
Programme
- Po猫me symphonique(8 mins)
- Sequenza V(8 mins)
- Phlegra(12 mins)
- Mortuos plango, vivos voco(9 mins)
- De snelheid(18 mins)
- 4' 33(5 mins)
Performers
- Byron Fulchertrombone
- Andr茅 de Ridderconductor
- London Sinfonietta Academy Ensemble
Wed 15 Aug 2012
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Tonight鈥檚 conductor Marin Alsop and Cathy Graham, Head of Music at the British Council, discuss the S茫o Paulo Orchestra and Brazilian musical life with Petroc Trelawny.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Dvo艡谩k鈥檚 popular 鈥楴ew World鈥� Symphony, written in the USA, plus old- and new-world works by Copland, Ginastera and others.
Dvo艡谩k鈥檚 popular 鈥楴ew World鈥� Symphony, written in the USA, plus old- and new-world works by Copland, Ginastera and others.
Programme
- Symphony No. 9 in E minor, 鈥楩rom the New World鈥�(45 mins)
- interval
- Fanfare for the Common Man(4 mins)
- Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman No 1(3 mins)
- 惭辞尘辞辫谤茅肠辞肠别(28 mins)
- Estancia 鈥� suite(12 mins)
- P茅 de Vento from Su铆te Popular Brasileira, orch. Nelson Ayres(3 mins)Encore
Performers
- Nelson Freirepiano
- Marin Alsopconductor
Thu 16 Aug 2012
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Composer Anthony Payne introduces an anthology of readings about Vaughan Williams, including letters, private papers and reviews.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
A triple helping of differently powerful symphonies by Vaughan Williams 鈥� Andrew Manze conducts the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth.
A triple helping of differently powerful symphonies by Vaughan Williams 鈥� Andrew Manze conducts the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth.
Programme
- Symphony No. 4 in F minor(30 mins)
- Symphony No. 5 in D major(39 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 6 in E minor(31 mins)
Performers
- Andrew Manzeconductor
Composers
Fri 17 Aug 2012
- 17:00Royal College of Music
A whistlestop introduction to the world of John Cage, with experimental composer Alvin Curran and writer and broadcaster Ivan Hewett. Presented by Martin Handley.
- 18:00Various locations
Don your headphones and take part in a curated Music Walk that will lead you to hidden locations and surprising live performance. Places for the Music Walk are free, subject to availability and available from 1 July by visiting the Music walk website. There will also be the opportunity to contribute your own sounds to an evolving Music Walk track.
Don your headphones and take part in a curated Music Walk that will lead you to hidden locations and surprising live performance. Places for the Music Walk are free, subject to availability and available from 1 July by visiting the Music walk website. There will also be the opportunity to contribute your own sounds to an evolving Music Walk track.
Programme
- Glorvina(4 mins)
- Scraffiti(4 mins)
- I Dreamed On Singing Flowers(4 mins)
- The Devil In The Clock(4 mins)
- Cagemobile(4 mins)
- encaged (Pegasus)(4 mins)
- Promming (with Listening Stick)(4 mins)
- DJ Albert Spins Cage and Cardew(4 mins)
- The Greatest Hits of Prince Consort Road(4 mins)
- What's In The Lake(4 mins)
- 19:45Royal Albert Hall
A Prom marking the centenary of John Cage 鈥� music鈥檚 most irreverent experimenter: expect cassette players and plucked cactuses.
A Prom marking the centenary of John Cage 鈥� music鈥檚 most irreverent experimenter: expect cassette players and plucked cactuses.
Programme
- 1O1(12 mins)
- Improvisation III(12 mins)
- Baggage(5 mins)
- Cartridge Music and Atlas Eclipticalis with Winter Music(30 mins)
- interval
- Concerto for Prepared Piano and Orchestra(20 mins)
- Four2(7 mins)
- But what about the noise of crumpling paper ...(15 mins)
- Experiences II(3 mins)
- ear for EAR (Antiphonies)(2 mins)
- Quartet(25 mins)
- Branches(20 mins)
Performers
- John Tilburypianoprepared piano
- Frank Denyerpiano
- Aki Takahashipiano
- Christian Wolffpiano
- David Behrmanlive electronicscomposer
- Takehisa Kosugilive electronicscomposer
- Ilan Volkovconductor
- Ram Gabay
- Mariam Rezaei
- Joan La Barbaravocalist
Sat 18 Aug 2012
- 15:00Cadogan Hall
Having led the Wallace & Gromit Prom, Nicholas Collon returns for works by anniversary composers Bainbridge, Goehr and Knussen.
Having led the Wallace & Gromit Prom, Nicholas Collon returns for works by anniversary composers Bainbridge, Goehr and Knussen.
Programme
- 鈥� a musical offering (J.S.B. 1985) 鈥�(15 mins)
- Ophelia Dances, Book 1(7 mins)
- Ophelia's Last Dance(10 mins)
- The Garden of Earthly Delights(35 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: world premiere
Performers
- Huw Watkinspiano
- Lucy Schaufermezzo-soprano
- Andrew Wattscounter-tenor
- Samuel Westnarrator
- London Sinfonietta Voices
- Nicholas Collonconductor
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Christine Rice concludes the series of events in which musicians from this year鈥檚 Proms season introduce readings from their favourite works of fiction and poetry.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Russian Vladimir Jurowski conducts Tchaikovsky鈥檚 Byron-inspired Manfred; Alice Coote is the soloist in Mahler鈥檚 wayfaring songs.
Russian Vladimir Jurowski conducts Tchaikovsky鈥檚 Byron-inspired Manfred; Alice Coote is the soloist in Mahler鈥檚 wayfaring songs.
Programme
- Der Freisch眉tz 鈥� overture(10 mins)
- Songs of a Wayfarer(17 mins)
- interval
- Manfred(57 mins)
Performers
- Alice Cootemezzo-soprano
- Vladimir Jurowskiconductor
- 22:00Royal Albert Hall
Informal post-Prom music and poetry from emerging young talent.
Sun 19 Aug 2012
- 13:00Royal College of Music
Sing parts of Gilbert and Sullivan鈥檚 classic The Yeomen of the Guard with Mary King. Ideal for enthusiastic amateurs aged 16-plus.
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Musicians from the 蜜芽传媒 Concert Orchestra and the 蜜芽传媒 Singers present a musical exploration of tonight鈥檚 operetta with Sara Mohr-Pietsch.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Gilbert & Sullivan鈥檚 The Yeomen of the Guard, one of the duo鈥檚 grandest Savoy operas, celebrates London in this Olympic year.
Gilbert & Sullivan鈥檚 The Yeomen of the Guard, one of the duo鈥檚 grandest Savoy operas, celebrates London in this Olympic year.
Programme
- The Yeomen of the Guard(133 mins)semi-staged
Performers
- Leigh Melrosebaritone (Lt Sir Richard Cholmondeley)
- Andrew Kennedytenor (Colonel Fairfax)
- Lisa Milnesoprano (Elsie Maynard)
- Victoria Simmondsmezzo-soprano (Phoebe Meryll)
- Dame Felicity Palmermezzo-soprano (Dame Carruthers)
- Mary Bevansoprano (Kate)
- Mark Richardsonbass-baritone (Sergeant Meryll)
- Tom Randletenor (Leonard Meryll)
- Mark Stonebaritone (Jack Point)
- Toby Stafford-Allenbaritone (Wilfred Shadbolt)
- Jane Gloverconductor
- Martin Duncanstage director
- Steve Eliasassistant director/choreographer
Composers
Mon 20 Aug 2012
- 13:00Cadogan Hall
Current 蜜芽传媒 Radio 3 New Generation Artists the Escher Quartet perform Debussy (in his 150th anniversary year) and Hugh Wood.
Current 蜜芽传媒 Radio 3 New Generation Artists the Escher Quartet perform Debussy (in his 150th anniversary year) and Hugh Wood.
Programme
- String Quartet No. 4(24 mins)
- String Quartet in G minor(25 mins)
Performers
Composers
- 17:30Royal College of Music
Journey through the music of this evening鈥檚 Prom in a family-friendly introduction with Fraser Trainer. Bring along your instrument and join in.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
A great Danish symphony (Nielsen鈥檚 Fifth) and a Norwegian-inspired work by Delius, plus Beethoven and Mozart, under Osmo V盲nsk盲.
A great Danish symphony (Nielsen鈥檚 Fifth) and a Norwegian-inspired work by Delius, plus Beethoven and Mozart, under Osmo V盲nsk盲.
Programme
- Egmont - overture(9 mins)Overture
- Clarinet Concerto in A major(28 mins)
- Eventyr (Once Upon a Time)(16 mins)
- Symphony No 5(34 mins)
- Five Bagatelles, Op. 23a 鈥� Romance (No. 2)(3 mins)Encore
Performers
- Michael Collinsbasset clarinet
- Osmo V盲nsk盲conductor
Part ofProms 2012
Tue 21 Aug 2012
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Novelist Pat Barker and Revd Giles Fraser discuss what British writers can learn from the Russian classics, with readings from their personal favourites.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Andris Nelsons and the CBSO on firm ground with a Glinka overture and Shostakovich鈥檚 dramatic 鈥楲eningrad鈥� Symphony.
Andris Nelsons and the CBSO on firm ground with a Glinka overture and Shostakovich鈥檚 dramatic 鈥楲eningrad鈥� Symphony.
Programme
- Ruslan and Lyudmila 鈥� overture(5 mins)
- Calculus of the Nervous System(15 mins)UK premiere
- interval
- Symphony No 7 in C major, 'Leningrad'(75 mins)
Performers
- Andris Nelsonsconductor
Part ofProms 2012
Wed 22 Aug 2012
- 17:00Royal College of Music
Join Rachel Leach, musicians from the LSO and Director of the Royal Ballet Monica Mason for an interactive introduction to the music of Cinderella. Ideal for all the family. Bring your instrument and join in.
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Few conductors are as steeped in the Russian ballet repertoire as Valery Gergiev 鈥� he conducts the LSO in Prokofiev鈥檚 Cinderella.
Few conductors are as steeped in the Russian ballet repertoire as Valery Gergiev 鈥� he conducts the LSO in Prokofiev鈥檚 Cinderella.
Part ofProms 2012 - 22:15Royal Albert Hall
Celebrated vocal group I Fagiolini marks the 400th anniversary of Gabrieli鈥檚 death with a reconstruction of his grand Magnificat.
Celebrated vocal group I Fagiolini marks the 400th anniversary of Gabrieli鈥檚 death with a reconstruction of his grand Magnificat.
Programme
- Salmi a quattro chori (1612) 鈥� Deus in adiutorium; Dixit Dominus(7 mins)
- Divisions on Palestrina's 'Introduxit me rex'(4 mins)
- Salmi a quattro chori (1612) 鈥� Laetatus sum(7 mins)
- O dulcissima Maria(2 mins)
- Salmi a quattro chori (1612) 鈥� Lauda, Ierusalem(5 mins)
- Plorabo die ac nocte a 4(7 mins)
- Magnificat a 20/28 con il 'sicut locutus' (reconstr. H. Keyte)(9 mins)
- Salve Regina(4 mins)
- In ecclesiis (reconstr. H. Keyte)(7 mins)
Performers
- Robert Hollingworthconductor
Thu 23 Aug 2012
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Glenda Jackson MP and film critic Mark Kermode celebrate the work of the late Ken Russell, the film director of groundbreaking and controversial films about Delius, Tchaikovsky, Elgar, Liszt, Mahler and Strauss.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Tasmin Little has long been a passionate ambassador for Delius鈥檚 Violin Concerto; plus a new symphony by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies.
Tasmin Little has long been a passionate ambassador for Delius鈥檚 Violin Concerto; plus a new symphony by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies.
Programme
- Symphony No.9(25 mins)London premiere
- Violin Concerto(25 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 10 in E minor(45 mins)
Performers
- Tasmin Littleviolin
- Vasily Petrenkoconductor
Part ofProms 2012
Fri 24 Aug 2012
- 17:15Royal College of Music
Musicians from ENO provide an illustrated guide to Britten鈥檚 first operatic masterpiece. Andrew McGregor presents.
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Britten鈥檚 Peter Grimes, based in a Suffolk fishing village, transformed British opera. Edward Gardner conducts his ENO forces.
Britten鈥檚 Peter Grimes, based in a Suffolk fishing village, transformed British opera. Edward Gardner conducts his ENO forces.
Programme
- Peter Grimes(150 mins)concert performance
Performers
- Stuart Skeltontenor (Peter Grimes)
- Amanda Roocroftsoprano (Ellen Orford)
- Iain Patersonbass-baritone (Captain Balstrode)
- Rebecca de Pont Daviesmezzo-soprano (Auntie)
- Matthew Bestbaritone (Swallow)
- Leigh Melrosebaritone (Ned Keene)
- Michael Colvintenor (Bob Boles)
- Dame Felicity Palmermezzo-soprano (Mrs Sedley)
- Gillian Rammsoprano (First Niece)
- Mair茅ad Buickesoprano (Second Niece)
- Darren Jefferybass-baritone (Hobson)
- Stuart Kaletenor (Rev Horace Adams)
- Edward Gardnerconductor
Composers
Sat 25 Aug 2012
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Helen Grime discusses Night Songs ahead of its world premiere tonight and introduces performances of her chamber pieces 10 Miniatures for solo piano, To see the summer sky and Shadowplay by students from the Royal College of Music. Tom Service presents.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Debussy鈥檚 music for the play The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian is the culmination of a Prom including Knussen鈥檚 Third Symphony.
Debussy鈥檚 music for the play The Martyrdom of Saint Sebastian is the culmination of a Prom including Knussen鈥檚 Third Symphony.
Programme
- Metamorphosis/Dance(19 mins)
- Symphony No. 3(15 mins)
- interval
- Night Songs(5 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: world premiere
- The Martyrdom of St Sebastian(52 mins)complete incidental music, without narration
Performers
- Oliver Knussenconductor
- Claire Boothsoprano
- Polly Maymezzo-soprano
- Clare McCaldinmezzo-soprano
Part ofProms 2012 - 22:00Royal Albert Hall
Informal post-Prom music and poetry from emerging young talent.
Sun 26 Aug 2012
- 17:45Royal College of Music
Musicians from the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester are joined by Andrew McGregor to give some musical insights into tonight鈥檚 programme.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Wagner鈥檚 'Prelude' and 'Good Friday Music' from Parsifal and Berg鈥檚 Violin Concerto preface waltz-inspired works by Strauss and Ravel.
Wagner鈥檚 'Prelude' and 'Good Friday Music' from Parsifal and Berg鈥檚 Violin Concerto preface waltz-inspired works by Strauss and Ravel.
Programme
- Parsifal(20 mins)Prelude (Act 3) and Good Friday Music
- Violin Concerto(25 mins)
- Violin Sonata no. 2 in A minor - III. Andante(3 mins)Encore
- interval
- Der Rosenkavalier 鈥� suite(22 mins)
- La valse(12 mins)
- The Mastersingers of Nuremberg 鈥� Prelude to Act 1(5 mins)Encore
Performers
- Frank Peter Zimmermannviolin
- Daniele Gatticonductor
Mon 27 Aug 2012
- 13:00Cadogan Hall
Christine Sch盲fer is the half-speaking half-singing soloist in Schoenberg鈥檚 Pierrot lunaire; plus a Debussy chamber sonata.
Christine Sch盲fer is the half-speaking half-singing soloist in Schoenberg鈥檚 Pierrot lunaire; plus a Debussy chamber sonata.
Programme
- Sonata for flute, viola and harp(16 mins)
- Pierrot lunaire(33 mins)
Performers
- Christine Sch盲ferSprechstimme
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
Composers
- 15:00Royal College of Music
We're looking for musical families to come and perform at the 蜜芽传媒 Proms as part of the Proms Family Orchestra and Chorus!
- 15:00Royal Albert Hall
A family-friendly global musical journey, with popular classics from Delius, Falla and others, plus Milo拧 Karadagli膰, Blind Boys of Alabama and Hari Vrndavn Sivanesan.
A family-friendly global musical journey, with popular classics from Delius, Falla and others, plus Milo拧 Karadagli膰, Blind Boys of Alabama and Hari Vrndavn Sivanesan.
Programme
- Slavonic Dance in C major, Op 46, No 1(4 mins)
- On Hearing the First Cuckoo in Spring(6 mins)
- Postcard from India and Sri Lanka(8 mins)
- El amor brujo 鈥� Ritual fire dance(4 mins)
- Concierto de Aranjuez - Adagio(12 mins)
- L'Arl茅sienne, Suite no. 2 - Farandole(3 mins)
- interval
- Wish You Were Here(10 mins)
- People get ready, arr. Jason Yarde(3 mins)
- Take the High Road (arr. Jason Yarde)(3 mins)
- Amazing Grace, arr. Jason Yarde(3 mins)
- Down By The Riverside, arr. Jason Yarde(3 mins)
Performers
- Stephen Bellconductor
- Milo拧 Karadagli膰guitar
- Proms Family Orchestra
- Lincoln Abbottsdirector
- 18:15Royal College of Music
Clive James, poet, essayist and lyricist, Tell Me on a Sunday lyricist Don Black and singer-songwriter Barb Jungr discuss the great musical wordsmiths and reveal their personal favourites, as well as the great lyrics that work even though they really shouldn鈥檛. Matthew Sweet presents.
- 20:00Royal Albert Hall
John Wilson and his orchestra pay tribute to the composers who created the 鈥楤roadway sound鈥� 鈥� with excerpts from favorite shows.
John Wilson and his orchestra pay tribute to the composers who created the 鈥楤roadway sound鈥� 鈥� with excerpts from favorite shows.
Programme
- Funny Face(6 mins)
- Kiss Me Kate(6 mins)Another Op鈥檔in鈥�, Another Show, arr. Don Walker
- Show Boat(14 mins)Make Believe; Ol鈥� Man River, arr. Robert Russell Bennett
- On Your Toes(9 mins)Slaughter on Tenth Avenue, arr. Don Walker
- The Music Man(4 mins)Ya Got Trouble, arr. Don Walker
- The Boys from Syracuse(3 mins)Falling in Love with Love, arr. Hans Spialek
- South Pacific(3 mins)Younger than Springtime, arr. Robert Russell Bennett
- The Pajama Game 鈥� Seven and a Half Cents(6 mins)
- interval
- Camelot(4 mins)The Lusty Month of May, arr. Robert Russell Bennett and Philip J. Lang
- Guys and Dolls(3 mins)Sue Me
- The Most Happy Fella(4 mins)Joey, Joey, Joey, arr. Don Walker
- On the Town(6 mins)Ballet (Imaginary Coney Island), arr. Hershy Kay
- Porgy and Bess(6 mins)Bess, You Is My Woman Now
- Fiorello!(4 mins)Little Tin Box, arr. Irwin Kostal
- Allegro(4 mins)Come 蜜芽传媒, arr. Robert Russell Bennett
- West Side Story(7 mins)Balcony Scene, arr. Sid Ramin and Irwin Kostal
- Funny Girl(3 mins)Don't Rain on My Parade
- Mame(6 mins)Mame, arr. Philip J. Lang
- Mack & Mabel(6 mins)Tap Your Troubles Away (Encore)
Performers
- John Wilsonconductor
- Anna-Jane Caseyvocalist
- Sierra Boggesssoprano
- Rodney Earl Clarkebass-baritone
- Julian Ovendentenor
- Seth MacFarlanebaritone
- Elizabeth Llewellynsoprano
Tue 28 Aug 2012
- 13:00Royal College of Music
A great way to explore opera for the first time with the Glyndebourne Opera Land team. Suitable for 12- to 18-year-olds.
- 16:45Royal College of Music
Join Rachel Leach and musicians from the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment for a musical introduction to Mozart鈥檚 comic opera.
- 18:30Royal Albert Hall
Mozart鈥檚 comic opera in which the Count receives his comeuppance, with Glyndebourne forces under rising star Robin Ticciati.
Mozart鈥檚 comic opera in which the Count receives his comeuppance, with Glyndebourne forces under rising star Robin Ticciati.
Programme
- The Marriage of Figaro(190 mins)semi-staged; sung in Italian
Performers
- Vito Priantebass (Figaro)
- Lydia Teuschersoprano (Susanna)
- Sally Matthewssoprano (Countess Almaviva)
- Audun Iversenbaritone (Count Almaviva)
- Andrew Shorebaritone (Bartolo)
- Ann Murraymezzo-soprano (Marcellina)
- Isabel Leonardmezzo-soprano (Cherubino)
- Alan Oketenor (Don Basilio)
- Nicholas Folwellbaritone (Antonio)
- Colin Judsontenor (Don Curzio)
- Sarah Shafersoprano (Barbarina)
- Ellie Laugharnemezzo-soprano (First Bridesmaid)
- Katie Braymezzo-soprano (Second Bridesmaid)
- Robin Ticciaticonductor
- Michael Grandagedirector
Composers
Wed 29 Aug 2012
- 17:15Royal College of Music
Award-winning film-maker John Bridcut introduces a selection of fascinating and unexpected readings about Edward Elgar, including letters, diaries and reviews.
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Elgar鈥檚 First was a turning point in the British symphony. Martyn Brabbins conducts it, as well as Howells鈥檚 Hymnus Paradisi.
Elgar鈥檚 First was a turning point in the British symphony. Martyn Brabbins conducts it, as well as Howells鈥檚 Hymnus Paradisi.
Programme
- Hymnus Paradisi(44 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 1 in A flat major(53 mins)
Performers
- Miah Perssonsoprano
- Andrew Kennedytenor
- Martyn Brabbinsconductor
Composers
- 22:15Royal Albert Hall
Popular American choral composer Eric Whitacre makes his Proms debut, as does songwriter Imogen Heap: both bring new works.
Popular American choral composer Eric Whitacre makes his Proms debut, as does songwriter Imogen Heap: both bring new works.
Programme
- Warm-Up(2 mins)
- Alleluia(9 mins)
- Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine(9 mins)
- Bach Again (arr. E. London)(5 mins)
- Higher, Faster, Stronger(8 mins)蜜芽传媒 commission: world premiere
- The Listening Chair (arr. E. Whitacre)(5 mins)world premiere
- Three Spirituals (arr. M. Hogan)(9 mins)
- Cloudburst(9 mins)
- Sleep(5 mins)
Performers
- Christopher Glynnpiano
- ensemblebash
- Imogen Heapvocals
- Hila Plitmannsoprano
- Eric Whitacreconductor
Thu 30 Aug 2012
- 17:45Royal College of Music
A musical introduction to tonight鈥檚 programme with members of the Berliner Philharmoniker and Rachel Leach.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The first of two concerts by the Berliner Philharmoniker under Sir Simon Rattle; includes works by Wagner, Debussy and Ravel.
The first of two concerts by the Berliner Philharmoniker under Sir Simon Rattle; includes works by Wagner, Debussy and Ravel.
Programme
- 础迟尘辞蝉辫丑猫谤别蝉(8 mins)
- Lohengrin - Prelude to Act 1(7 mins)Prelude Act I
- Symphony No 4 in A minor(33 mins)
- interval
- Jeux(18 mins)
- Daphnis and Chloe 鈥� Suite No. 2(17 mins)
Performers
- Sir Simon Rattleconductor
Part ofProms 2012
Fri 31 Aug 2012
- 17:15Royal College of Music
Journalist Shirley Apthorp and Mark Pemberton, Director of the Association of British Orchestras, discuss the future of orchestras ahead of tonight鈥檚 performance by one of the world鈥檚 greatest.
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Sir Simon Rattle returns with his Berlin super-orchestra, for Brahms鈥檚 Piano Concerto No. 2 and Lutos艂awski鈥檚 Third Symphony.
Sir Simon Rattle returns with his Berlin super-orchestra, for Brahms鈥檚 Piano Concerto No. 2 and Lutos艂awski鈥檚 Third Symphony.
Programme
- Piano Concerto No. 2 in B flat major(50 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 3(35 mins)
Performers
- Yefim Bronfmanpiano
- Sir Simon Rattleconductor
Composers
- 22:15Royal Albert Hall
A tribute to Belgian Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt in a collaboration between guitarist Martin Taylor and trumpeter/composer Guy Barker.
A tribute to Belgian Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt in a collaboration between guitarist Martin Taylor and trumpeter/composer Guy Barker.
Programme
- The Spirit of Django 鈥� orchestral suite(54 mins)London premiere
Performers
- Martin Taylorguitar
- Guy Barkerconductor
Composers
Sat 1 Sep 2012
- 16:00Royal Albert Hall
The first of two Bach recitals by charismatic American organ virtuoso Cameron Carpenter.
The first of two Bach recitals by charismatic American organ virtuoso Cameron Carpenter.
Programme
- Toccata and Fugue in F major(8 mins)
- Partita No. 3 in E major for solo violin, BWV 1006 鈥� excerpt (arr. C. Carpenter)(8 mins)
- Prelude and Fugue in A major(6 mins)
- Chorale Prelude 'Nun freut euch, lieben Christen', (arr. Busoni/C. Carpenter)(3 mins)
- Improvisation on B鈥揂鈥揅鈥揌(12 mins)
- 'Evolutionary' Toccata in D minor, BWV 565 (after Henry Wood and Busoni, arr. C. Carpenter)(11 mins)
Performers
- Cameron Carpenterorgan
Composers
- 17:45Royal College of Music
John Deathridge explores the personal writing of Mendelssohn, including letters, diaries, autobiography and reviews.
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
In the first of its two concerts this season the Leipzig Gewandhaus pays tribute to the composer-conductor who, from the mid-1830s, cemented its high reputation from the podium.
In the first of its two concerts this season the Leipzig Gewandhaus pays tribute to the composer-conductor who, from the mid-1830s, cemented its high reputation from the podium.
Programme
- Overture 'Ruy Blas'(8 mins)
- Violin Concerto in E minor(27 mins)
- interval
- Overture 'The Fair Melusine'(10 mins)
- Symphony No. 5 in D major, 'Reformation'(27 mins)
- A Midsummer Night鈥檚 Dream 鈥� incidental music(5 mins)Wedding March (Encore)
Performers
- Nikolaj Znaiderviolin
- Riccardo Chaillyconductor
Composers
Part ofProms 2012 - 22:00Royal Albert Hall
Informal post-Prom music and poetry from emerging young talent.
