BBC Proms 2014: The Official Guide

Oct 6, 2024 8:32 AM

Author:BBC

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or an experienced Prommer, plan your summer through the 2014 BBC Proms season with the official Proms Guide. Contains:

· brand-new articles on featured composers, insights on performers, new music and Proms Plus events

· introduction to the season from Roger Wright, Director of the BBC Proms and Controller of BBC Radio 3

· full listings for every concert and event – repertoire, performers, time, location, ticket and broadcast information

· details on how to book tickets

· free season calendar to see all the concerts at a glance.

With beautiful photographs and images throughout, this official Proms Guide is the most comprehensive way to plan your summer’s Proms visiting, watching and listening.

The BBC Proms is the world’s biggest and longest-running classical music festival and features many of the greatest artists and orchestras from the UK and around the world in over 80 concerts at the Royal Albert Hall and Cadogan Hall. There are also daily free Proms Plus talks, workshops, performances and family events.

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