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Os Proms


The BBC Proms / The Henry Wood Promenade Concerts
presented by the BBC

Occurs over 8 weeks

Takes place predominantly at the Royal Albert Hall in central
London

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What are the Proms?

Concert Series Classic music



Series of classical music concerts 
Classical music
held annually in London. 
British composers and performers

70 concerts

Public Access Different Location



Tickets for the Proms are affordable 
The concerts are held in different
and available to everyone. locations across London, including

Broadcast live on BBC radio and the Royal Albert Hall
television.
History of the Proms
1 Start

1895

organized by impresario Robert Newman

2 wartime

The Proms became a symbol of resistance and unity for the
British people.

3 Changes

Modern and popular alternatives

The attention of media outlets made the festival known
worldwide.
Main Features of Proms
The atmosphere of the Proms is unique and informal, allowing audiences to enjoy
classical music without the formality of other concerts.

Sing with the Renowned orchestras,


choir conductors and soloists
Active audience London Symphony and Berlin
participation, singing with Philharmonic Orchestras,
conductors Sir Simon Rattle and
the choir or playing
Daniel Barenboim, and soloists Yo-
instruments. Yo Ma and Lang Lang.
Proms Schedule

Wide variety of musical genres and styles, from classical to
contemporary music.


Programs are carefully designed to appeal to a wide audience
 Soloists, choirs, orchestras and themed concerts.

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Prom Innovations Over
the Years

Broadcast of live concerts on radio and television

Introduction of themed concerts

free outdoor concerts in different locations across London
and the inclusion of video game music in the concert
program.
Proms Calendar


July
Evening concerts every day

August
Open-air concerts and themed presentations.

September
"Last Night of the Proms".

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