BBC Proms Modern Composers

This week we're celebrating the breadth and diversity of the BBC Proms. With the 119th season now in full flow, we've scoured the exhaustive programme to unearth some of the most interesting UK composers taking part this year. From Julian Anderson's opening piece Harmony to Django Bates’ The Study of Touch, many of Britain’s best working composers have won new commissions or premieres. Listen to our pick here.

Anita Awbi
  • By Anita Awbi
  • 2 Aug 2013
  • min read
This week we're celebrating the breadth and diversity of the BBC Proms.

With the 119th season now in full flow, we've scoured the exhaustive programme to unearth some of the most interesting UK composers taking part this year.

From Julian Anderson's opening piece Harmony for orchestra and choir, to Django Bates’ The Study of Touch, many of Britain’s best working composers have won new commissions or are overseeing UK premieres of their work.

Our playlist includes a diverse range of pieces by UK and international contemporary composers such as Anderson, Bates, John McCabe, Diana Burrell, Charlotte Seither, Nishat Khan, Anna Clyne, Gerald Barry and more.

Let us know who you’re excited about catching at this year's Proms and tell us who would make your playlist at www.facebook.com/PRSforMusic or @M_magazinePRS