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The Proms: All you need to know

The Proms EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW History Proms The idea behind the Proms came from Robert Newman The very first Proms concert was held on former manager of Queen's Hall, London Newman wanted to attract a larger audience by providing more popular concerts with an informal atmosphere and for a low price. 10 August 1895 Henry Wood Queen's Hall was destroyed during WWII and so from 1941, the Proms were held in the was the first conductor of the Proms, which were known as "Sir Henry Wood and his Symphony Orchestra" until the BBC took over in 1927. Royal Albert Hall Recent themes include: conquest THE NATION patriotism glory, victory Britain worship Nauy peace 2013: Doctor Who (to commemorate 50th anniversary of the show) 2012: wallace & Gromit liberty RULING THE WAVES 2011: James Bond and Star Wars Composers TOP 10 MOST PLAYED COMPOSERS at the BBC Proms since 1895 279 J.S. Bach 201 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 169 George Frideric Handel 127 Franz Schubert 117 Johannes Brahms 98 Ludwig van Beethoven 91 Igor Stravinsky 76 Richard Strauss 73 Pyotr llyich Tchaikovsky 72 Ralph Vaughan Williams/ Chopin / Edward Elgar 279 201 169 127 117 98 | 91 76 73 72 Etiquette Guide Form a "ping Applaud pong Audience Feet with your Queue Interaction Popular performances will attract a bigger crowd, so it is a good idea to queue early to avoid disappointment. You must join a Unlike traditional applause where you clap with your hands, the Proms call for the Prommers' Stamp - to It is common to hear a number of calls throughout the Proms season. These take be reserved for queue no later than 45 minutes prior to the performance otherwise you will not be admitted. the form either of exceptional performances. This is like a welcoming the performers in their mother tongue or of a vocal tennis match. If i Mexican you hear somebody shout "Anyone for tennis?" those in the arena should call out "ping" while those in the gallery respond with "pong". wave of foot stomping which increases in speed until it becomes too fast - I thereafter hand i clapping is resumed. Key Stats Facts Proms' stands for Promenade Concerts Those who attend a Prom are known as Prommers which offer an uncostly and easy-going atmosphere for people to listen to a wide range of classical music THE PROMS IS THE Sir Henry Wood conducted the Proms for almost half a century Biggest There are more than 70 concerts every year during Proms season classical music festival IN THE WORLD BBC Proms 2014 2014 is the 120th Proms season WHEN? From 18 July - 13 September 2014 WHERE? Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP THEME: Wartime Composers (special theme for WWI centenary) HIGHLIGHTS: • War Horse Prom - with life-size puppets • Benjamin Britten's War Requiem performance based on Wilfred Owen's poetry • 150th anniversary of the birth of Richard Strauss three of his complete operas to be performed Orchestras from around the world will make a first-time appearance: Greece, China, Singapore, Turkey, Iceland, Qatar, South Korea and Lapland. Warner Proms LAST NIGHT OF THE WARNER PROMS is new for 2015! Combining the classic elements of a Warner Leisure Hotel's break with the pomp and circumstance of a Proms evening - Warner Leisure Hotels is delighted to welcome 24 members of the National Symphony Orchestra and popular British conductor Anthony Inglis. The National Symphony Orchestra is the biggest live act to perform at Warner Leisure Hotels and this not-to-be-missed event promises to be a spectacular night to remember including Proms favourites from Elgar, Rogers & Hammerstein and Gilbert & Sullivan. Contact Information Call our Concierge Club Team for free on 0800 009 3643 Visit: warnerhotels.co.uk/club Contact your favourite Hotel or Village for more information. References http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/features/history http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/whats-on/2014/composers http://www.timeout.com/london/opera-classical-music/a-beginners-guide-to-the-bbc-proms http://life.royalalberthall.com/2013/07/12/a-guide-to-day-promming/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/mediapacks/proms2013/facts/proms-facts http://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/event/14261083-bbc-proms-2014

The Proms: All you need to know

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This year marks the 120th Proms season, with highlights including Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem, War Horse Prom, and performances from orchestras around the world. The theme: Wartime Composers – ...

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