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BBC Proms

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EpisodesEpisodesS17 E22 · 2021: Last Night of the Proms (Part 2)Sep 11, 2021 S17 E21 · 2021: Last Night of the Proms (Part 1)Sep 11, 2021 S17 E20 · 2021: Bach's St Matthew PassionSep 10, 2021 View 45+ more
First episode2022-02-01 19:27:00
Networks BBC Four
Nominations British Academy Television Craft Award for Entertainment Craft Team
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About BBC Proms


BBC Proms, the biggest classical music festival in the world, opens at the Royal Albert Hall and continues throughout the summer. For eight weeks there is an eclectic programme on offer as global classical music is celebrated by international orchestras and conductors to bring some of the best classic music to audiences both at home and across London. With concerts, workshops, family events and more, the BBC Proms continue to delight, excite and present an array of music for everyone to enjoy, staying true to founders Robert Newman and Sir Henry Woods's initial intention when the Proms was formed in 1895. … MORE

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Sir John Eliot Gardiner: Conductor seeks specialist help after alleged assault

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... Sir John previously pulled out of the Bbc Proms after being accused of hitting a singer who had exited the stage in the wrong direction...

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Sir John Eliot Gardiner: Famed conductor pulls out of the Proms after alleged assault

Sir John Eliot Gardiner: Famed conductor pulls out of the Proms after alleged assault
Aug 24,2023 7:41 am

...By Mark SavageBBC Music CorrespondentSir John Eliot Gardiner, one of the world s most prominent conductors, has pulled out of the Bbc Proms after being accused of assaulting a singer...

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Manchester Collective: Award-winning group a mission to shake up classical music

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Jul 1,2023 9:50 pm

... Glance at Manchester Collective s gig diary and you ll see conventional, comfortable concert venues like the Albert Hall for the Bbc Proms this summer, the Southbank Centre in London, and the Bridgewater Hall in their home city...

BBC Proms 2023: Self Esteem, Horrible Histories and BBC Singers on line-up

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Apr 19,2023 9:10 pm

...By Mark SavageBBC Music CorrespondentPop star Self Esteem will give a one-off concert with the Royal Northern Sinfonia for this year s Bbc Proms...

Julian Lloyd Webber takes aim at 'lamentable' BBC music cuts

Julian Lloyd Webber takes aim at 'lamentable' BBC music cuts
Mar 21,2023 7:10 am

... The choir performs across the UK and around the world, making annual appearances at the Bbc Proms...

Julian Lloyd Webber takes aim at 'lamentable' BBC music cuts

Sep 8,2022 11:40 pm

By Emma SaundersEntertainment reporter

Cellist Julian Lloyd Webber has questioned " what The Bbc still stands for" after it announced plans to make cuts to its Classical Music groups.

The cuts will see The End of The Bbc Singers and a 20% reduction of roles in three Bbc orchestras.

Writing in The Radio Times , The eminent musician described The Bbc 's " treatment of its own musicians" as " lamentable".

A Bbc spokesperson said: " We know this is a hugely tough time for everyone impacted.

" Since 1922 The Bbc has been an integral part of The Classical Music ecology in This Country and abroad.

" For us to continue to be a leading force in The industry, we need to modernise, making some necessary and difficult changes to The Way we operate, and many models have been considered over The Past few months. "

However, Lloyd Webber, who is also a conductor and broadcaster, questioned The decision in his Radio Times opinion piece, writing: " How did we get to this point? What has happened to our nation's beloved Bbc - The organisation that has been responsible for some of The Greatest Classical Music broadcasts in history?

" That Bbc no longer exists. The dereliction of its core principles has happened stealthily, over many years and with a lack of transparency that has eroded trust both inside and outside The organisation. "

He also claimed " The manner of The Way these decisions are being reached and announced has rebounded badly on The Bbc " adding that The " Bbc 's long-term downgrading of Classical Music has finally come under public scrutiny. "

Which performance groups are affected?

, Based at The Bbc 's Maida Vale Studios in London, will be axed. It is Britain's only full-time professional chamber choir. The Choir performs across The UK and around The World , making annual appearances at The Bbc Proms . Most of its performances air on Bbc Radio 3 .

The Bbc 's three English orchestras - Symphony , Concert and Philharmonic - will see a 20% reduction in roles.

Can be heard on Bbc Radio 2 's Sunday Night Is Music Night and on Bbc Radio 3 . It explores a wide selection of music, ranging from classical to contemporary.

is Based at Media City UK in Salford, and performs an annual season of concerts at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall, as well as giving regular concerts at other venues across The north of England.

The plays a major role at The Proms , and also has an annual season at London's Barbican. Its commitment to contemporary Music Is demonstrated by a range of premieres each season.

Lloyd Webber, The brother of composer and music mogul Andrew Lloyd Webber, is not The only voice to have sounded alarm at The Changes .

Conductor on Saturday that The Bbc 's decision to axe The Bbc Singers was " a scandal".

When The plans were announced earlier this month, The Corporation said The new strategy would create " agile ensembles" which Can work with " more musicians and broadcasting from more venues" around The UK.

The Bbc Singers would be replaced by investment " more widely in The Future of choral singing across The UK" and a choral development programme for new talent, it said.

But Sir John said: " I think that's baloney. All The Elements suggest that The People who have made these decisions don't give a flying fig and probably none of them have ever attended a choral concert in their lives. "

And, senior music figures warned against The damage to Britain's " internationally revered choral sector".

The signatories wrote: " We stand united in our utter dismay at The Bbc 's planned disbandment of The UK's only full-time professional chamber choir, The Bbc Singers . This decision is indicative of The persistent devaluation of choral music and The Nation 's rich and excellent choral heritage. "

The Musician's Union (MU) has described The Changes as

But in its statement on Monday, The Bbc said The new plans had been carefully considered.

" Whilst some may disagree with The tough decisions we've had to make in what are financially Challenging Times , we have developed The classical strategy carefully and diligently.

" We know this is a hugely tough time for everyone impacted. We will continue to do all we Can to support those affected by these changes and to engage with The industry, and We Are in consultation with The Musicians ' Union. "



Source of news: bbc.com

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