Katie Derham introduces a concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London, a performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 8, the Symphony of a Thousand. This monumental choral work, requiring orchestra, massed choirs, and eight soloists, marks the begin…

The Welsh National Opera presents a special performance of Wagner’s comic masterpiece, *Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg*. Following its triumphant premiere in Cardiff during the summer of 2010, this concert staging features a distinguished c…

From the Royal Albert Hall, Suzy Klein directs the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, led by principal conductor Thierry Fischer, in a performance of Prokofiev’s daring First Piano Concerto. The program also features Shostakovich’s powerful S…

Since its inception in 1895, Beethoven Night has been a cherished and enduring part of the Proms. The tradition is revived each year by Charles Hazlewood, who guides the BBC Symphony Orchestra and its chief conductor, Jiri Belohlavek, in a …

For over 160 years, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra has stood as a cornerstone of Liverpool’s cultural landscape. Now, under the direction of its innovative Principal Conductor, Vasily Petrenko, the Phil joins the Proms. The conc…

Charles Hazlewood will lead the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in a performance at the Royal Albert Hall, featuring Paul Lewis as soloist in Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 2. The concert program also includes Dvorak's stirring Sympho…

The Australian Youth Orchestra, presented by Suzy Klein, brings its international summer tour to the Proms, following a performance at the Royal Albert Hall. Under the direction of Mark Elder, the orchestra will perform an orchestral fantas…

To celebrate the eightieth birthday of a pivotal figure in Broadway's history, the Royal Albert Hall hosted the first-ever Prom dedicated entirely to the works of Stephen Sondheim. The concert featured excerpts from his celebrated musicals …

The milestone of Gustav Mahler's 150th anniversary was marked by a performance of his vast Third Symphony. The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, led by their chief conductor Donald Runnicles, presented the work in a concert dedicated to the …

Paul Lewis is continuing his project of performing Beethoven's piano concertos with the Hallé Orchestra, led by their music director, Sir Mark Elder. The concert program features Richard Strauss's well-known tone poem, *Ein Heldenleben*.

Katie Derham presents a concert featuring Mahler, performed by the World Orchestra for Peace under the direction of the compelling Valery Gergiev. The orchestra, an idea of George Solti designed to unite exceptional musicians from every co…

This recording captures a definitive performance of Beethoven's Fifth Piano Concerto, made in 1989. The esteemed American pianist Murray Perahia is joined by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, led by Sir Neville Marriner. The program w…

A concert showcasing the music of J.S. Bach, arranged for a full orchestra, broadcast live from the Royal Albert Hall. The performance, given by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and conducted by Andrew Litton, opens with powerful new interp…

Under the direction of Edward Gardner and introduced by Suzy Klein, the BBC Symphony Orchestra presents Shostakovich's Fifth Symphony, a work that achieved considerable acclaim during the Stalinist era of the 1930s and has since solidified …

Suzy Klein introduces the Philharmonia Orchestra, led by principal conductor Esa-Pekka Salonen, as they present a programme marked by vibrant hues at the Proms in the Royal Albert Hall. The concert promises a journey from the dazzling sound…

The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, under the baton of Semyon Bychkov, presented a concert steeped in fantasy at its annual prom in the Royal Albert Hall. The program commenced with Paul Dukas’s spirited and captivating *Sorcerer…

The Royal Albert Hall will host a performance of Jean Sibelius's monumental Second Symphony, led by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and American conductor David Robertson. Israeli-American violinist Gil Shaham will join the orchestra to perform…

Jamie Cullum, the acclaimed British singer-songwriter, takes center stage for his Proms debut. At the Royal Albert Hall, he will share the platform with the Heritage Orchestra, a vibrant ensemble among the most promising new voices in class…

Building on their remarkable debut at the Proms last year, John Wilson and his carefully assembled orchestra return to the Royal Albert Hall. They will present a program of beloved Broadway standards crafted by the legendary songwriting duo…

Suzy Klein presents a vibrant Prom programme curated by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and led by the engaging young French conductor Francois-Xavier Roth. The repertoire spans a delightful journey from the sparkling French Baroque of …

The Royal Albert Hall hosts a performance of Bruckner’s unfinished symphony by the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester, the final youth orchestra to appear at the Proms in the 2010 season. Founded by Claudio Abbado in 1986, the orchestra was pion…

Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic present a concert featuring German late-Romantic music alongside works by three pivotal figures of early 20th-century Vienna. The first half of this performance opens with Wagner's opera *Parsifa…

The Doctor returns to the Proms with a new presentation, hosted by the actors who defined a generation of the show: Karen Gillan, known to fans as Amy Pond, Arthur Darvill as Rory Williams, and with a special appearance by Matt Smith, the D…

The BBC Concert Orchestra will present a tribute to Henry Wood, the founder and conductor of the Proms, performing Wood's original Last Night program from a century past, led by Paul Daniel. The program offers a vibrant and extensive select…

The Doctor returns to the Proms with a specially extended presentation of a new show, hosted by the series' stars: Karen Gillan (who played the Doctor’s companion Amy Pond), Arthur Darvill (who portrayed Rory Williams), and featuring a gues…

Charles Hazlewood presents the Royal Albert Hall – its stage, arena, and galleries – as a breathtaking setting for Monteverdi’s masterpiece, the spectacular Vespers of 1610. Sir John Eliot Gardiner and his Monteverdi Choir revisit the music…

Katie Derham guides listeners through the grand finale of the 2010 Proms, broadcast from the Royal Albert Hall. The program features encores from composers showcased throughout the season, including works by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Wagner,…

Nelson Freire, a leading interpreter of Chopin, takes the solo role in Chopin’s Second Piano Concerto, a work of lyrical beauty and dazzling brilliance. Young French conductor Lionel Bringuier makes his debut at the Proms, leading the BBC …