Last Night Of The Proms
Proms to pay tribute to conductor Andrew Davis with music ‘close to his heart’
It will be conducted by Martyn Brabbins, replacing Sir Andrew, and feature a revised programme.
BBC Proms to return as ‘we know and love’ it after a bumpy time, says director
This year’s expansive 90-concert programme features debut performances from Florence Welch and Sam Smith.
TfL urged to end ban on busking on the Tube during national mourning
The body has closed all its pitches across the capital for the duration of the mourning period.
Star soprano Lise Davidsen: Opera productions cannot hide behind tradition
The singer, who is due to perform at this year’s Last Night Of The Proms, says opera can ‘do what theatre…(and) movies can do’.
Dame Harriet Walter will perform at Last Night of the Proms
The Killing Eve actress will sing alongside the BBC symphony Chorus.
Rees-Mogg plays Rule, Britannia! in the Commons to celebrate BBC Proms U-turn
The Conservative frontbencher was jokingly told off for breaking the values of the House.
Proms conductor: I played no role in decisions over traditional songs
The BBC decided to strip lyrics from traditional Last Night of the Proms favourites such as Land Of Hope And Glory.
New lyrics could preserve ‘that patriotic feeling’ at Proms, says opera star
There has been heated debate over some songs’ historical meanings.
Andrew Lloyd Webber suggests Tim Rice could ‘fix offending couplet’ for Proms
He said the chorus of Rule, Britannia! will sound ordinary at best without lyrics.
BBC confirms traditional anthems will be sung at next year’s Proms
A spokesman said the BBC ‘shares the disappointment of everyone’ that the Last Night Of The Proms will be different this year.