Proms on TV
Proms on TV Calendar
By Month
Mon 1 Aug 2022
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
In the first ever Gaming Prom, an electronically expanded Royal Philharmonic Orchestra explores the musical universe of gaming: from the classic console titles of the 1980s to the European concert premiere of a suite from Battlefield 2042.
In the first ever Gaming Prom, an electronically expanded Royal Philharmonic Orchestra explores the musical universe of gaming: from the classic console titles of the 1980s to the European concert premiere of a suite from Battlefield 2042.
Programme
- Loading Chronos(8 mins)BBC commission: world premiere
- The Legend of Zelda(5 mins)arr. Nic Raine
- Tribute to Pokémon, Ecco and Secret of Mana(10 mins)Original compositions by Junichi Masuda, Hiroki Kikuta, Spencer Nilsen, Attila Dobos, András Magyari, David Javelosa and Andy Armer
- Final Fantasy VIII: Liberi Fatali(5 mins)arr. Andrew Skeet
- Shadow of the Colossus – suite(8 mins)arr. Tomomichi Takeoka
- Kingdom Hearts(4 mins)orch. Kaoru Wada
- Excerpts from Traveller – A Journey Symphony(15 mins)
- Selections from Battlefield 2042(14 mins)arr. Robert Ames; European premiere
- Dear Esther/So Let Us Melt – I Have Begun My Ascent; The Leaving(5 mins)arr. Jim Fowler
Performers
- Robert Amesconductor
Sat 6 Aug 2022
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain brings all its signature energy and joy to a truly kaleidoscopic programme: works by Danny Elfman and Gershwin, followed by Ravel’s luscious complete ballet Daphnis and Chloe.
The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain brings all its signature energy and joy to a truly kaleidoscopic programme: works by Danny Elfman and Gershwin, followed by Ravel’s luscious complete ballet Daphnis and Chloe.
Programme
- Wunderkammer(20 mins)London premiere
- Rhapsody in Blue (orch. Grofé)(16 mins)
- interval
- Daphnis and Chloe(50 mins)
Performers
- Simone Dinnersteinpiano
- Andrew Gourlayconductor
Composers
Sun 7 Aug 2022
- 15:00Royal Albert Hall
Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes stands in for Mozart with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, as he directs and plays two contrasting piano concertos from 1785: the dark-hued Concerto No. 20, and the gloriously playful Concerto No. 22.
Norwegian pianist Leif Ove Andsnes stands in for Mozart with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, as he directs and plays two contrasting piano concertos from 1785: the dark-hued Concerto No. 20, and the gloriously playful Concerto No. 22.
Programme
- The Marriage of Figaro – overture(5 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor(30 mins)
- interval
- Piano Concerto No. 22 in E flat major(34 mins)
Performers
- Leif Ove Andsnespiano/director
Composers
Thu 11 Aug 2022
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Three composers in three landscapes. Eva Ollikainen and the BBC Philharmonic join Kian Soltani in Elgar’s hugely popular Cello Concerto – alongside powerful Scandinavian soundscapes from Sibelius and Anna Thorvaldsottir.
Three composers in three landscapes. Eva Ollikainen and the BBC Philharmonic join Kian Soltani in Elgar’s hugely popular Cello Concerto – alongside powerful Scandinavian soundscapes from Sibelius and Anna Thorvaldsottir.
Programme
- ARCHORA(20 mins)BBC co-commission: world premiere
- Cello Concerto in E minor(27 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 2 in D major(43 mins)
Performers
- Kian Soltanicello
- Eva Ollikainenconductor
Fri 12 Aug 2022
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Superstar pianist Yuja Wang takes centrestage in the first Proms appearance of the Oslo Philharmonic under its new Chief Conductor Klaus Makëlä. Richard Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben ends the concert in roof-raising style.
Superstar pianist Yuja Wang takes centrestage in the first Proms appearance of the Oslo Philharmonic under its new Chief Conductor Klaus Makëlä. Richard Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben ends the concert in roof-raising style.
Programme
- Tapiola(19 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 1 in E flat major(19 mins)
- interval
- Ein Heldenleben(45 mins)
Performers
- Yuja Wangpiano
- Klaus Mäkeläconductor
Composers
Also part ofProms 2022
Sat 13 Aug 2022
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
The Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra comes to the Proms with its American Music Director Marin Alsop. Music by Bartók, Dvořák, Hannah Eisendle and Prokofiev – with Benjamin Grosvenor at the piano.
The Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra comes to the Proms with its American Music Director Marin Alsop. Music by Bartók, Dvořák, Hannah Eisendle and Prokofiev – with Benjamin Grosvenor at the piano.
Programme
- The Miraculous Mandarin – suite(19 mins)
- Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major(27 mins)
- interval
- heliosis(8 mins)UK premiere
- Symphony No. 7 in D minor(35 mins)
Performers
- Benjamin Grosvenorpiano
- Marin Alsopconductor
Also part ofProms 2022
Mon 22 Aug 2022
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
Aretha Franklin was the undisputed Queen of Soul. Tonight, Jules Buckley conducts his all-new orchestra in a symphonic tribute, featuring singer-songwriter Sheléa in powerful new arrangements of Aretha Franklin’s very greatest hits.
Aretha Franklin was the undisputed Queen of Soul. Tonight, Jules Buckley conducts his all-new orchestra in a symphonic tribute, featuring singer-songwriter Sheléa in powerful new arrangements of Aretha Franklin’s very greatest hits.
Programme
- Precious Memories(3 mins)arr. Tim Davies
- Until You Come Back to Me(4 mins)arr. Jochen Neuffer
- Skylark(3 mins)arr. Damiano Pascarelli
- Don't Play That Song(4 mins)arr. Jochen Neuffer
- Dr Feelgood(3 mins)arr. Tommy Laurence
- Think(3 mins)arr. Tom Richards
- Somewhere(6 mins)arr. Tommy Laurence
- Chain of Fools(4 mins)arr. Rob Taggart
- interval
- Say A Little Prayer(4 mins)arr. Robin Smith
- Sparkle(4 mins)arr. Tom Richards
- I Knew You Were Waiting(4 mins)arr. Tom Walsh
- Rock Steady(3 mins)arr. Tom Richards
- Spanish Harlem(4 mins)co-composed by Jerry Lieber. arr. Jochen Neuffer
- Day Dreaming(6 mins)arr. Rob Taggart
- Amazing Grace(6 mins)arr. Rob Taggart
- Natural Woman(3 mins)
- Respect(3 mins)arr. Tom Richards
Performers
- Sheléasinger
- Brendan Reillysinger
- Vula's Chorale
- Jules Buckley Orchestra
- Jules Buckleyconductor
Wed 24 Aug 2022
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Gustav Mahler’s epic ‘Resurrection’ Symphony is an emotional odyssey on a cosmic scale. Now, as he prepares to step down as Music Director of the London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle conducts a work that he has loved his entire musical life.
Gustav Mahler’s epic ‘Resurrection’ Symphony is an emotional odyssey on a cosmic scale. Now, as he prepares to step down as Music Director of the London Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle conducts a work that he has loved his entire musical life.
Programme
- Donum Simoni MMXVIII(4 mins)
- Symphony No. 2 in C minor, ‘Resurrection’(80 mins)
Performers
- Louise Aldersoprano
- Dame Sarah Connollymezzo-soprano
- Sir Simon Rattleconductor
Composers
Also part ofProms 2022
Sat 27 Aug 2022
- 19:30Royal Albert Hall
A stunning audio-visual celebration of the BBC’s world-famous Natural History Unit, from David Attenborough’s pioneering adventures through to the landmark series of the 21st century – with live music by Hans Zimmer and George Fenton.
A stunning audio-visual celebration of the BBC’s world-famous Natural History Unit, from David Attenborough’s pioneering adventures through to the landmark series of the 21st century – with live music by Hans Zimmer and George Fenton.
Programme
- Overturearr. Jeremy Holland-Smith; from Life Story
- Giraffe Fightarr. Elizabeth Purnell; from Africa
- David Attenborough Storyarr. Elizabeth Purnell; from Life of Mammals
- Sardine Runfrom Blue Planet I
- Wonders of the Monsoonarr. Ben Palmer; from Wonders of the Monsoon
- Snow GeeseFrom Planet Earth I
- Our Changing Planetarr. Ed Watkins; from Nature's Great Events
- Puffer Fisharr. Ed Watkins; from Nature's Great Events
- interval
- Earth SymphonyDevised, arranged, orchestrated and additional compositions by Iain Farrington; BBC commission: world premiere; BBC commission: world premiere
Performers
- Chris Packhampresenter
- Megan McCubbinpresenter
- Ben Palmerconductor
Tue 30 Aug 2022
- 20:00Royal Albert Hall
Retro-futurist rockers Public Service Broadcasting perform This New Noise: a joyously eclectic, album-length celebration of 100 years of BBC Radio, told with visuals, soundscapes and a little bit of help from the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Retro-futurist rockers Public Service Broadcasting perform This New Noise: a joyously eclectic, album-length celebration of 100 years of BBC Radio, told with visuals, soundscapes and a little bit of help from the BBC Symphony Orchestra.
Programme
- This New Noise(50 mins)BBC commission: world premiere
Performers
- Jules Buckleyconductor
Composers
