The centenary of the BBC Proms commences with a spectacular opening: Schoenberg's monumental cantata, *Gurrelieder*, a work of unparalleled scale. Conductor Andrew Davis remarks, "What a magnificent beginning to the Proms. The piece demands…

Tonight's live performance at the Royal Albert Hall features Simon Rattle conducting the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in a program as varied as ever. The concert includes a new composition, *Drowned Out*, by Mark-Anthony Turna…

The tradition of celebrating a composer’s early works continues with this performance of a Wagnerian evening, a staple of the Proms in their formative years. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, led by principal conductor Tadaaki Otaka, pre…

Celebrating their 60th anniversary, the BBC Philharmonic joins the Proms season. Led by principal conductor Yan Pascal Tortelier and as part of the centenary celebrations of the Proms, they will perform two works that first appeared in Brit…

Viennese Night remains a beloved tradition within the Proms festival. Richard Baker presents a selection of the concert's finest moments from the Royal Albert Hall, showcasing a vibrant array of waltzes, polkas, and marches by the Strauss f…

This year marks the Promenade Concerts’ centenary, lending tonight’s performance particular weight. It is offered as a tribute to Sir Henry Wood, the founder and first conductor of the Proms, who passed away fifty years ago today. The four …

A confluence of ages will witness a performance of Brahms's formidable Fourth Symphony. Maestro Carlo Maria Giulini, who recently marked his eightieth year, will lead the European Youth Orchestra, sharing his insights into his interpretatio…

Throughout its history, the Proms have welcomed the world’s leading orchestras, consistently offering some of the most memorable performances each season. Tonight’s ensemble is the Los Angeles Philharmonic, led by music director Esa-Pekka S…

Broadcast live from the Royal Albert Hall, Carl Orff's *Carmina Burana* delivers a thrilling culmination to the evening's concert. The program commences with two British compositions: Arnold Bax's Overture to a Picaresque Comedy and Sir Mal…

From the Royal Albert Hall, the season’s farewell concert opens with a powerful rendition of Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor, arranged for full orchestra by Henry Wood, the founder of the Proms. This is followed by Vaughan Williams' Fiv…

The hundred-year celebration of the Promenade Concerts culminates in a vibrant second half to tonight’s live performance. Contributing to the musical celebration are two of Britain’s most acclaimed young artists: percussionist Evelyn Glenni…