BBC Proms
Season 1
The Proms is an eight-week summer season of daily orchestral classical music concerts and other events held annually, predominantly in the Royal Albert Hall in central London. The Proms were founded in 1895, and are now organised and broadcast by the BBC.
Where to Watch BBC Proms • Season 1
27 Episodes
- Prom 19: Sondheim at 80
E8Prom 19: Sondheim at 80In celebration of Stephen Sondheim's unique talents a star-studded cast performs songs from some of his best-loved shows. Bryn Terfel is the demon barber of Fleet Street and he's joined by Maria Freedman, Simon Russell Beale, Julian Ovenden, Caroline O'Connor, Daniel Evans and Jenna Russell, with a special guest appearance from Dame Judi Dench. David Charles Abell conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra, aspiring young performers supported by the BBC Performing Arts Fund, and a specially formed BBC Proms Sondheim Ensemble. - Beethoven's Fifth Piano ConcertoE12
Beethoven's Fifth Piano ConcertoThe greatest classical music festival on earth returns to London's Royal Albert Hall. It's time for the Proms! "Proms" is short for Promenade concert: informal and inexpensive concerts where Promenaders ("Prommers") pay just £5 for a ticket. - Prom 10: Doctor Who at the Proms
E24Prom 10: Doctor Who at the PromsDoctor Who went to the Proms in 2010 with a concert hosted by the Doctor's then companions - Karen Gillan (Amy Pond) and Arthur Darvill (Rory Williams). Featuring a special guest appearance by Matt Smith (The Eleventh Doctor), the performance features Murray Gold's music for the television series, including his latest re-imagining of Ron Grainier's classic theme tune.