BBC Proms - Season 22 / Year 2024
Season 22 / Year 2024
Episodes
First Night of the Proms
Clive Myrie and special guests launch the 2024 BBC Proms season from the Royal Albert Hall, with Beethoven's famous Fifth Symphony. A dazzling all-female line-up features pianist extraordinaire Isata Kanneh-Mason, superstar soprano Sophie Bevan and acclaimed conductor Elim Chan, conducting her First Night debut. This show kicks off eight weeks of glorious music with an electrifying programme that also includes Handel's Music for Royal Fireworks and a world premiere from 27-year-old composer Ben Nobuto. Sophie Bevan makes a triumphant return to the Proms with Bruckner's jubilant Psalm 150, and Isata Kanneh-Mason performs a tender and lyrical piano concerto by Clara Schumann, a composer she has championed tirelessly. They're joined by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Chorus and BBC Singers.
Sir Mark Elder's Farewell to the Halle at the Proms
Proms history is made, as Sir Mark Elder conducts The Hallé for the final time as music director after 25 years at the helm, with Mahler's epic Fifth Symphony. Mahler: Symphony No 5 in C sharp minor. Hallé Children's Choir, Hallé Youth Choir, Hallé Choir, Hallé, Mark Elder (conductor).
Verdi's Requiem at the Proms
Katie Derham presents from the Royal Albert Hall, featuring a performance by the BBC National Chorus of Wales, Crouch End Festival Chorus and the BBC National Orchestra of Wales under conductor Ryan Bancroft. First performed 150 years ago, and given its British premiere at the same venue the following year, Verdi's Requiem is one of music's most vivid masterpieces, composed in memory of the Italian poet and novelist Alessandro Manzoni. The soloists are Latonia Moore (soprano), Karen Cargill (mezzo), SeokJong Baek (tenor) and Soloman Howard (bass).
Sarah Vaughan: Tribute to a Legend at the Proms
Clive Myrie presents the BBC Concert Orchestra and Guy Barker, joined by a line up of singers, in a celebration of Sarah Vaughan one of the most iconic voices of the 20th-century. Featuring songs made famous by the American jazz singer, including Misty, If You Could See Me Now and Body and Soul.
Messiaen's Turangalila Symphony at the Proms
Messiaen's Turangalila Symphony is performed at the Royal Albert Hall. The programme also includes a world premiere of Anna Clyne's The Gorgeous Nothings, inspired by the poems of Emily Dickinson and featuring Grammy Award-winning vocal group The Swingles. The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra is conducted by Nicholas Collon. Petroc Trelawny presents.
John Wilson's American Greats at the Proms
A glittering programme including Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and Barber's Adagio for Strings, performed live at the Royal Albert Hall with the all-star Sinfonia of London.
A Kanneh-Mason Playlist at the Proms
Superstar siblings Sheku and Braimah, with Brazilian guitarist Plínio Fernandes and the dynamic Fantasia Orchestra perform an eclectic and surprising mix from Brahms to Bob Marley.
NYO Plays Mahler's First at the Proms
The brightest young stars in classical music take to the stage as the National Youth Orchestra make their annual trip to the Proms playing Wagner, Mahler and more.
Modern Movie Soundtracks at the Proms
Edith Bowman presents a night for film lovers, with music from blockbusters including Everything Everywhere All at Once, All Quiet on the Western Front and Tár.
Britten's War Requiem
Petroc Trelawny presents Sir Antonio Pappano, his London Symphony Orchestra, the London Symphony Chorus, BBC Symphony Chorus and the Tiffin Boys' Choir performing Benjamin Britten's War Requiem at the 2024 Proms. They're joined by vocal soloists Natalya Romaniw, Allan Clayton and Will Liverman at London's Royal Albert Hall.
Mozart, Mendelssohn and A Midsummer Night's Dream
As part of the Proms 2024 season, Gemma New conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and the National Youth Choir of Scotland's Chamber Choir in an evening of enchanting music from the Royal Albert Hall. The concert opens with Bonis's Salomé, a musical portrait of the mysterious biblical figure, followed by Mozart's Clarinet Concerto, featuring American clarinettist Anthony McGill. The Prom culminates in a semi-staged performance of Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream, including readings from the Shakespeare comedy. Presented by Clive Myrie. First broadcast on Radio 3, Friday August 16.
Sam Smith at the Proms
Clara Amfo presents as the singer performs classics from their back catalogue alongside soulful cover versions, accompanied at the Royal Albert Hall by the BBC Concert Orchestra under conductor Simon Hale. Chart-toppers like Stay With Me and I'm Not the Only One are performed alongside classics such as Hushabye Mountain and Joni Mitchell's Both Sides Now. Sam also includes renditions of Oscar-winning Bond theme Writing's on the Wall and hits Unholy, How Do You Sleep? and Dancing with a Stranger, all arranged for orchestra, backing singers and 16-piece choir the LJ Singers.
Holst's The Planets at the Proms
Clive Myrie is joined by space scientist Maggie Aderin-Pocock and presents a Proms performance that depicts a journey through the solar system, featuring Sakari Oramo conducting performances of Sibelius's The Wood Nymph, Lara Poe's brand-new work Songs from the Countryside, with soprano Anu Komsi. Plus, students from the Royal College of Music Chamber Choir, Royal College of Music Symphony Orchestra and the Sibelius Academy Symphony Orchestra come together for this programme.
Beethoven's Ninth Unwrapped
The Aurora Orchestra take to the stage at the Royal Albert Hall with a signature memorised performance, led by conductor Nicholas Collon, to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at the Proms. Solo vocalists Masabane Cecilia Rangwanasha, Marta Fontanals-Simmons, Brenden Gunnell and Christopher Purves are joined by the BBC Singers and the National Youth Choir of Great Britain to form the chorus for the final movement. Linton Stephens presents.
Disco at the Proms
Andi Oliver presents from the Royal Albert Hall as Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra and singers Vanessa Haynes, Vula Malinga, Cedric Neal and Elisabeth Troy in a selection of disco classics, including songs by Chic, Gloria Gaynor, Diana Ross, Boney M and Walter Murphy.
Beethoven for Three: Yo-Yo Ma, Emanual Ax and Leonidas Kavakos
Soloists Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos and Yo-Yo Ma come together at the Proms to form a classical supergroup in a programme that blurs the line between symphonic and chamber music. Featuring a special arrangement of Beethoven's Sixth 'Pastoral' Symphony for three players and a performance of the 'Archduke' Piano Trio. Presented by Katya Adler.
Mancini, Bacharach and Friends at the Proms
Edwin Outwater and the BBC Concert Orchestra celebrate Henry Mancini and his music, marking a century since the flautist, composer and conductor's birth. They play classics such as Lujon as well as themes from The Pink Panther and Peter Gunn, plus gems from the lounge music and space-age pop genres Mancini helped inspire. Presented by Jess Gillam from London's Royal Albert Hall.
The Magic of Mozart at the Proms
Katie Derham presents from the Royal Albert Hall as Riccardo Minasi conducts the Hamburg-based Ensemble Resonanz and soloists Clara-Jumi Kang and Timothy Ridout in an all-Mozart celebration, including music from The Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni.
New Music at the Proms
A celebration of some of the most exciting new classical music premiered in the Royal Albert Hall for the 2024 Proms, chosen by radio presenter Tom Service, and featuring interviews with their composers. Highlights include a jazzy extravaganza for brass by Wynton Marsalis and a celebration of music itself by Sir James MacMillan.
Unmissable Moments at the Proms
A whistlestop tour through eight weeks of performances from the spectacular array of superstar musicians who have graced the Royal Albert Hall stage this summer. From Sam Smith's highly anticipated Proms debut, Mancini's magnificent Moon River and Sir Mark Elder's poignant farewell with Mahler's Fifth, there were innumerable highlights. Join the Proms presenters on a journey through this season's best moments, including a Kanneh-Mason rendition of Bob Marley's Redemption Song, Holst's The Planets and Max Richter's On the Nature of Daylight. Featuring remarkable performances from soloists Isata Kanneh-Mason, Anthony McGill and Yo-Yo Ma.
Last Night of the Proms (Part 1)
Katie Derham presents live coverage of the final concert of this year's Proms live from the Royal Albert Hall, featuring soprano Angel Blue and pianist Stephen Hough alongside the BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Chorus and BBC Singers. The evening begins with pieces by Walton, Puccini, Carlos Simon, Fauré, Ives and Coleridge-Taylor.
Last Night of the Proms (Part 2)
Katie Derham presents live coverage of the final concert of this year's Proms live from the Royal Albert Hall, featuring American soprano Angel Blue and pianist Stephen Hough performing alongside the BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Chorus and BBC Singers.
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