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Dame Harriet Walter will perform at Last Night of the Proms

Dame Harriet Walter said she “can’t wait” to perform during the Last Night Of The Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. The star of stage and screen, 71, will perform Sibelius’s Snofrid, in a new translation by Edward Kemp, alongside a choir compromising ...

19 Aug 2022 at 21:35

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BBC Proms to include Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra featuring refugee musicians

The BBC Proms will feature the newly-formed Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra as part of the eight-week season of classical music concerts. The orchestra, led by Canadian-Ukrainian conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson, includes musicians who are now refugees and ...

26 Apr 2022 at 01:25

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Huw Edwards and Katya Adler join BBC Proms 2023 presenting line-up

Veteran BBC broadcaster Huw Edwards and the BBC’s Europe editor Katya Adler have joined the TV presenting line-up for the Proms 2023. After more than a decade Edwards returns to host the prestigious concerts, presenting a Prom with the BBC ...

14 May 2023 at 09:00

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Jake Shears to make BBC Proms debut with special duet alongside Rufus Wainwright

Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears will make his BBC Proms debut by joining musician Rufus Wainwright for a duet of his song Old Whore’s Diet. The pair will perform the track on stage at the Royal Albert Hall at 10.15pm on Tuesday September 5 ...

30 Aug 2023 at 19:34

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Actress Lesley Manville ‘so excited’ to narrate at First Night of the Proms

Actress Lesley Manville has said she is “so excited” as she is set to make her BBC Proms debut on its opening night. The Crown star, 67, will narrate a piece by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius titled Snofrid during the First Night of ...

14 Jul 2023 at 13:24

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Charlotte Ritchie and Karl Queensborough to join Aurora Orchestra at BBC Proms

Fresh Meat actress Charlotte Ritchie and West End star Karl Queensborough will join the Aurora Orchestra on stage at the BBC Proms, it has been announced. The acting duo will join the returning orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall on ...

30 Jun 2023 at 00:01

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John Eliot Gardiner ‘apologises for losing temper’ as he pulls out of BBC Proms

Sir John Eliot Gardiner, who has withdrawn from the BBC Proms following an assault allegation, has “apologised unreservedly” for losing his “temper”. The conductor allegedly hit William Thomas after the bass musician went the ...

24 Aug 2023 at 15:39

Hannah Waddingham to present the BBC’s Fantasy, Myths And Legends Prom

Award-winning actress Hannah Waddingham will present the Fantasy, Myths And Legends Prom at the Royal Albert Hall, it has been announced. The actress and singer said she was “thrilled” to return to the prestigious venue for ...

24 Aug 2023 at 18:59

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Hannah Waddingham steps down from BBC Proms hosting role

Hannah Waddingham says she will no longer be hosting the BBC Fantasy, Myths And Legends Prom at the Royal Albert Hall, out of solidarity with the ongoing Hollywood actors’ strike. The actress and singer, known for her ...

28 Aug 2023 at 18:26

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Conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner seeks specialist help after assault allegation

Conductor Sir John Eliot Gardiner has said he is “heartbroken to have caused so much distress” and is withdrawing from all engagements until next year for a period of reflection and a course of counselling after an ...

31 Aug 2023 at 10:02

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David Pickard stepping down as BBC Proms director next year

David Pickard will step down as director of the BBC Proms, the corporation has announced. The director, who was appointed in the role in 2015, will remain in post until October 2024. Pickard said: “It has been an ...

23 Nov 2023 at 12:20

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Cory Henry and BBC Proms to showcase Stevie Wonder’s music at Royal Albert Hall

The music of Stevie Wonder will be showcased at an evening of the BBC Proms. Jules Buckley Orchestra will be joined by American keyboardist and singer Cory Henry to play Wonder’s 1973 hit album Innervisions at ...

08 Jun 2023 at 12:22

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