BBC Proms
July 15 – September 10, 2005

The annual BBC Proms is the biggest classical music event on the UK calendar. Attended each year by millions of immaculately dressed music fans it is broadcast live on television and radio for those of us not lucky enough to have secured one of the much sought after tickets. Although the Last Night of the Proms is the one big event that will spring to mind, the two months which proceed this musical spectacular are equally exciting and important.

This year the Proms are planned to be more spectacular than ever before with not only the capital playing host to great concerts but Belfast, Glasgow, Swansea and Manchester all getting in on the act with fabulous Proms in the Park events, where you’ll be able to see fabulous live classical concerts without the lengthy train journey.

The great and the good of classical music, from Mozart to Monteverdi are represented by the world’s most incredible musicians, orchestras, choirs and soloists. Modern composers sit alongside the old masters with both deadly serious and frivolous and fun music on offer for listeners of all ages and tastes.

An extensive programme includes performances from the BBC Concert Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic and many more, there are also talks and lectures giving you an insight in to the lives and working practices of musicians and performances of musicals and operas from Wagner to Gilbert & Sullivan.

Whether you choose to pick your favourite composer or performers and make just one or two trips to the Royal Albert Hall or buy tickets for exciting and unusual performances at any of the venues involved you’ll be guaranteed a classic time, so buy your tickets, pick up your best black tie from the dry cleaners and get ready for Britain’s number one classical music event.

BBC Proms,
July 15 – September 10, 2005
www.bbc.co.uk/proms

MyVillage, 05th May