Last Night of the Proms - behind the scenes

Teri Pengilley and Imogen Tilden and Matt Fidler

Tuesday, 13 Sep 2016

# Proms 2016

Photographer Teri Pengilley was given exclusive access to the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday to watch preparations for the biggest night in classical music’s calendar

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Imogen Tilden is the Guardian's senior arts editor

Teri Pengilley and Imogen Tilden and Matt Fidler

Tuesday, 13 Sep 2016

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