Proms
Proms 2022: Fiona Maddocks’s pick of this year’s festival
The Berlin Phil, Tredegar Band and at least two great viola players are among the highlights of the first full Proms season since 2019, announced last week
Fiona Maddocks
30, Apr, 2022 @9:00 AM
A progressive Proms? I don’t believe it! | Brief letters
Brief letters: Aversion to change | New bank holidays | Wordle tactics | Size doesn’t matter
Letters
29, Apr, 2022 @3:22 PM
Proms 2022: back to normal, but why settle for ‘normal’?
The return of international orchestras and an increased focus on concerts outside London are welcome facets, but adventurous and ambitious programming feels in short supply. And, below, our pick of this year’s concerts
Andrew Clements
26, Apr, 2022 @5:01 AM
Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra to perform at 2022 BBC Proms
Ensemble that includes refugees and Ukrainian members of European orchestras to play in opening week
Lanre Bakare Arts and culture correspondent
26, Apr, 2022 @5:01 AM
John Mitchinson obituary
Tenor who sang Wagner’s Tristan under Reginald Goodall, Beethoven and Mahler at the Proms, and many rarer works
Barry Millington
23, Jan, 2022 @4:39 PM
Hallé/Elder/Grosvenor/Lapwood review – bold brass and formidable organ
The Hallé under Mark Elder was a charismatic match for Anna Lapwood’s viscera-quaking instrument, while Benjamin Grosvenor’s Beethoven was gracious and muscular
Flora Willson
08, Sep, 2021 @5:28 PM
Classical music snobbery strikes the wrong chord | Letters
Letters: Readers tune in to give their opinion on what can be considered ‘real’ music
Letters
05, Sep, 2021 @3:54 PM
Sinfonia of London/Wilson/ Chiejina review – a remarkable debut for Vertigo orchestra
The first live concert for the Sinfonia, which once recorded the Hitchcock soundtrack, was exceptional, featuring the exquisite voice of Francesca Chiejina
Tim Ashley
05, Sep, 2021 @2:57 PM
The week in classical: Mahler Chamber Orchestra/Benjamin; Tosca – review
The only international orchestra at this year’s Proms dazzle in a world premiere dedicated to them. And Puccini and chips with English National Opera
Fiona Maddocks
04, Sep, 2021 @11:30 AM
Classical home listening: Schubert Symphonies 4 & 5; Zacara da Teramo
René Jacobs and the B’Rock Orchestra fizz in youthful Schubert. Plus, the complete works of a Renaissance eccentric
Fiona Maddocks
04, Sep, 2021 @11:00 AM
Singing the praises of classical music | Letters
Letters: Colin Bradbury calls for classical music to be given pride of place in newspaper coverage, while Richard Lee would like to see the Proms showcase the full range of musical talent
Letters
31, Aug, 2021 @4:29 PM
Mahler CO/Benjamin/Aimard review – intricate textures and the sparkle of cut glass
George Benjamin conducted the belated premiere of his Concerto for Orchestra, part of a programme that also celebrated his friendship with the late Oliver Knussen
Andrew Clements
31, Aug, 2021 @12:07 PM
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