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BBC Proms: 2011

31 episodes · first aired Jul 15, 2011

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  1. 1 First Night of the Proms Jul 15, 2011 The 117th season of the Proms gets under way at the Royal Albert Hall with music by Brahms, Liszt, Janácek and a world premiere curtain-raiser by British composer Judith Weir…
  2. 2 Mark Elder Conducts The Halle Jul 21, 2011 Suzy Klein and Zeb Soanes present music from Sibelius, including his seventh symphony. Hungarian-born pianist Andras Schiff joins Sir Mark Elder and the Halle for a performance of Bartok's…
  3. 3 Spanish Night with the BBC Philharmonic Jul 22, 2011 · 3h From the Royal Albert Hall a programme infused with the spirit and rhythms of Spain presented by the BBC Philharmonic and their newly appointed Basque-born Chief Conductor Juanjo Mena, who…
  4. 4 Stravinsky's Rite of Spring Jul 23, 2011 · 3h From the Royal Albert Hall, Katie Derham introduces Stravinsky's revolutionary work composed for Diaghilev and his Ballets Russes - The Rite of Spring. The concert begins with Weber's…
  5. 5 Mahler's Ninth Symphony Jul 28, 2011 · 3h Simon Russell Beale introduces Roger Norrington's radical take on Mahler's epic masterpiece, the epitome of late-Romantic symphonies. This performance of Symphony No 9 which took place at…
  6. 6 Hungarian Night with the London Philharmonic Jul 29, 2011 · 3h Conductor Vladimir Jurowski brings three visions of Hungary to the Royal Albert Hall. The sparklingly tuneful Galanta Dances of Kodaly to the rhythmic vitality of Bartok's First Piano…
  7. 7 Walton's Violin Concerto Jul 30, 2011 · 3h The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra comes to the Royal Albert Hall with new music director, the Latvian conductor Andris Nelsons. International superstar Midori is the soloist in…
  8. 8 Elgar's Violin Concerto Aug 4, 2011 · 3h The musicians of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Singers and conductor Sir Andrew Davis present a Prom from the Royal Albert Hall. Proms favourite Tasmin Little joins for a performance…
  9. 9 Human Planet Aug 5, 2011 · 3h Highlights of the Human Planet Prom, featuring Nitin Sawhney's evocative music for the acclaimed television series interspersed with performances by artists and ensembles from around the…
  10. 10 Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra Aug 6, 2011 · 3h Their first appearance at the Proms in 2007 set the Royal Albert Hall alight. Back then, they were called the Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela and famously are a product of the…
  11. 11 French Night with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra Aug 7, 2011 · 3h Donald Runnicles conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in a night of ravishing French music from the last century. From Ravel's Boléro and Daphnis and Chloë to Debussy's Prélude à…
  12. 12 Film Music Night Aug 12, 2011 · 3h Harry Potter, James Bond and Henry V rub shoulders in a concert of great music from the movies. It's all here, from the terror of the Psycho shower scene and the thrill of Star Wars to the…
  13. 13 The National Youth Orchestra Aug 13, 2011 · 3h The National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain's annual visit to the Proms with repertoire selected by conductor Vladimir Jurowski designed to resonate with this ensemble of teenage…
  14. 14 Benjamin Grosvenor at the First Night of the Proms Aug 14, 2011 · 3h The 19-year-old British pianist Benjamin Grosvenor makes his Proms debut at the opening of the 2011 season - the youngest soloist ever to appear at a Proms First Night. Benjamin is the…
  15. 15 Kathryn Tickell and Friends Aug 14, 2011 · 3h Northumbrian smallpiper Kathryn Tickell and friends celebrate the music of Percy Grainger in a Prom at the Royal Albert Hall. Molly on the Shore, Shepherd's Hey, Early One Morning…
  16. 16 Brahms Night with Bernard Haintink and Emanuel Ax Aug 19, 2011 · 3h In the first of a pair of Brahms Proms, the Chamber Orchestra of Europe conducted by Bernard Haitink, perform Brahms's Third Symphony and Piano Concerto No 1. Haitink describes the COE as…
  17. 17 Brahms' Symphony No 4 Aug 20, 2011 · 3h From the Royal Albert Hall Katie Derham introduces two masterworks by Brahms performed by the Chamber Orchestra of Europe conducted by Bernard Haitink. The concert begins with Brahms'…
  18. 18 Verdi's Requiem Aug 21, 2011 · 3h This concert sold out on the first day of booking, but television viewers can take a front row seat for this Proms performance of Verdi's dramatic masterpiece. A choir of 400, the BBC…
  19. 19 Spaghetti Western Orchestra Aug 26, 2011 · 3h The Aussie comedy quintet bring their internationally-acclaimed show to the BBC Proms. The Spaghetti Western Orchestra's unique take on the music of legendary film composer Ennio Morricone…
  20. 20 The Comedy Prom Aug 27, 2011 · 3h The first-ever Comedy Prom, hosted by musician, actor and comedian Tim Minchin at the Royal Albert Hall. Tim weaves his way through an unpredictable evening of musical comedy, fun and…
  21. 21 Angela Hewitt Plays Brahms and Schumann Sep 2, 2011 · 3h An intimate evening at the Royal Albert Hall with star Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt. Beginning with solo music by Brahms, she is joined by the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and…
  22. 22 Hooray for Hollywood Sep 3, 2011 · 3h A celebration of the Golden Age of Hollywood film musicals performed by John Wilson who, returning to the Proms for a third season, conducts his hand-picked, high-octane orchestra and a…
  23. 23 Beethoven's Missa Solemnis Sep 4, 2011 · 3h A performance of Beethoven's late masterpiece, the Missa Solemnis, as Sir Colin Davis conducts the London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus and a stellar line-up of soloists.
  24. 24 The Horrible Histories Big Prom Party Sep 9, 2011 · 3h Highlights from a live extravaganza never seen at the BBC Proms before, as everyone from Stone Age Man to Queen Victoria descends upon the Royal Albert Hall for a very special concert…
  25. 25 Nigel Kennedy Plays Bach Sep 9, 2011 · 3h Suzy Klein introduces 'people's violinist' Nigel Kennedy's return to the Proms with a concert of solo Bach, as he performs Partitas No 2 and No 3. Kennedy's other great musical love is…
  26. 26 Last Night of the Proms - Part 1 Sep 10, 2011 ive from the Royal Albert Hall, Katie Derham introduces the final concert of the 2011 Proms season. Conductor Edward Gardner takes to the podium for his first Last Night and is joined by…
  27. 27 Last Night of the Proms - Part 2 Sep 10, 2011 Live from the Royal Albert Hall, Katie Derham introduces the grand finale to the 2011 Proms. The soloists are superstar Chinese pianist Lang Lang and British soprano Susan Bullock. They…
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