The BBC has also announced that it will celebrate the wealth of the UK’s living composers this year with commissions for Julian Anderson, Diana Burrell, Anna Clyne, Edward Cowie, Tansy Davies, David Matthews, John McCabe and John Woolwich.
There will also be three BBC commissions by Nishat Khan and Indian-born British-based composers Naresh Sohal and Param Vir, throwing some light on India’s vibrant musical heritage.
Legendary songwriter Bryan Ferry will headline BBC Proms in the Park in Hyde Park, the annual Last Night of the Proms spectacular. Now in its 18th year, it is Britain’s largest outdoor classical music event.
Elsewhere in the programme, experimental composer Frederic Rzewski makes his Proms performance debut in the world premiere of Piano Concerto and there will be two Proms dedicated to music from the big screen. There will also be the rare chance to hear a world premiere by Benjamin Britten and a new orchestration by Anthony Payne of Vaughan Williams’ Four Last Songs.
Roger Wright, Director BBC Proms and Controller BBC Radio 3, said: ‘The BBC Proms is the world’s largest and longest running music festival which over eight weeks every summer, welcomes the world’s leading orchestras, conductors and soloists.
‘With £5 Prom tickets for the eighth year running and more ways than ever for people to enjoy the events in person, on radio, television and online, the BBC’s on-going commitment to running the festival allows the Proms to be one of the best value for money experiences anywhere. From Wagner’s Ring Cycle to a celebration of urban music, it is a festival where there is something for everyone to enjoy.’
The season kicks off on 12 July at the Royal Albert Hall and continues through to 7 September. For full details of the season please visit: bbc.co.uk/proms
There will also be three BBC commissions by Nishat Khan and Indian-born British-based composers Naresh Sohal and Param Vir, throwing some light on India’s vibrant musical heritage.
Legendary songwriter Bryan Ferry will headline BBC Proms in the Park in Hyde Park, the annual Last Night of the Proms spectacular. Now in its 18th year, it is Britain’s largest outdoor classical music event.
Elsewhere in the programme, experimental composer Frederic Rzewski makes his Proms performance debut in the world premiere of Piano Concerto and there will be two Proms dedicated to music from the big screen. There will also be the rare chance to hear a world premiere by Benjamin Britten and a new orchestration by Anthony Payne of Vaughan Williams’ Four Last Songs.
Roger Wright, Director BBC Proms and Controller BBC Radio 3, said: ‘The BBC Proms is the world’s largest and longest running music festival which over eight weeks every summer, welcomes the world’s leading orchestras, conductors and soloists.
‘With £5 Prom tickets for the eighth year running and more ways than ever for people to enjoy the events in person, on radio, television and online, the BBC’s on-going commitment to running the festival allows the Proms to be one of the best value for money experiences anywhere. From Wagner’s Ring Cycle to a celebration of urban music, it is a festival where there is something for everyone to enjoy.’
The season kicks off on 12 July at the Royal Albert Hall and continues through to 7 September. For full details of the season please visit: bbc.co.uk/proms
