Proms 2021
Great British delusions | Brief letters
Brief letters: The Proms | Pétanque | Tennis | Social care | Jeff Bezos
12, Sep, 2021 @3:42 PM
‘Rewrite Rule, Britannia!’ What would you do with the Last Night of the Proms?
Its patriotic songs ignited a culture war last year. Is it time to rethink the Proms’ closing concert? A panel of leading musical figures suggest some alternative ways of approaching the contentious evening
12, Sep, 2021 @11:23 AM
The Last Night of the Proms review – musically much to enjoy
Business was nearly back to usual for a high-spirited final Prom with lively soloists Stuart Skelton and accordionist Ksenija Sidorova; while it was the impact of Brexit rather than Covid that was a focus of protest
Tim Ashley
12, Sep, 2021 @11:15 AM
Proms Festival Orchestra/ Wigglesworth review – jubilant one-off
A jubilant and light-on-its-feet performance of Mahler’s monumental 5th symphony made this Prom an emotionally charged occasion
Erica Jeal
09, Sep, 2021 @12:57 PM
Pavel Kolesnikov, the pianist making ‘a palace of sound built by your own imagination’
The Russian star brings his take on Bach’s Goldberg Variations to the Proms, having recently torn the piece apart with choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker. He explains his new, ‘tree-like’ twist
Erica Jeal
09, Sep, 2021 @11:00 AM
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 arts have had it tough, but critics need to take off the kid gloves
Mediocre productions have been rewarded with glowing reviews during the pandemic. It’s time to be a little less gentle
Vanessa Thorpe
05, Sep, 2021 @7:15 AM
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
TV tonight: Robson Green and Tom Brittney return to investigate more village crimes
Grantchester’s sixth season opener sees Will and Geordie suspecting a poisoning at a holiday camp. Plus, Moses Sumney performs at the Proms. Here’s what to watch this evening
Ammar Kalia, Graeme Virtue, Phil Harrison and Paul Howlett
03, Sep, 2021 @5:20 AM
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