"Proms 75-78?"
For completeness we might include the four "Proms in the Park" with the following descriptions from the BBC website:
Saturday 10 September sees the World's largest classical music festival come to a spectacular conclusion as the world-famous Last Night of the Proms celebrations spill out from London's Royal Albert Hall, and people come together at venues across the UK to be part of the magic of the Last Night.
Events are now confirmed in London, Caerphilly, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Each show is centred around a live concert with its own high-profile artists, BBC orchestras and presenters.
The evenings culminate in a live big-screen link-up to the Royal Albert Hall when all are invited to join Susan Bullock to sing the Sound of Music's 'Climb Every Mountain' and Carousel's 'You'll Never Walk Alone'.
London - Hyde Park
Artists performing include:
Katherine Jenkins
Russell Watson
Josh Groban
Rolf Harris
guest appearance Lang Lang
with special guests
Westlife
Royal Choral Society
BBC Concert Orchestra
Keith Lockhart conductor
Sir Terry Wogan presenter
Highlights of the Hyde Park concert will be included as part of the live coverage of the Last Night on BBC One and BBC Two, while digital TV viewers can choose to watch the Royal Albert Hall Last Night or a Proms in the Park concert via Red Button.
Join in the Last Night celebrations in Hyde Park with presenter Sir Terry Wogan and a host of internationally acclaimed musical stars, including Katherine Jenkins, Russell Watson, Josh Groban, Rolf Harris and special guests Westlife, accompanied by Proms in the Park favourites the BBC Concert Orchestra under their Principal Conductor Keith Lockhart. And celebrated pianist Lang Lang makes a special appearance on the Hyde Park stage before hot-footing it to appear at the Last Night in the Royal Albert Hall – on the same night!
To get the musical party under way, presenter Ken Bruce introduces a range of artists including The Overtones, Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers, Deacon Blue and the cast of the new West End musical Rock of Ages.
Gates open at 4.00pm; entertainment from 5.30pm
Caerphilly
Caerphilly is getting set for a spell-binding evening of magical music, thanks to BBC Proms in the Park.
On Saturday, September 10, BBC Cymru Wales, in collaboration with Caerphilly County Borough Council, will wave a magic wand over Owain Glyndwr Playing Fields, with a ‘Magic and Wizardry’ themed Prom.
Joining the UK-wide revelry of the Last Night of the Proms, the enchanting evening will include the BBC National Orchestra of Wales adding their sparkling sound to the celebrations.
Gwenllian Haf Richards, violinist with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and one of four members of the Orchestra who visited the new venue recently, explains why she is looking forward to performing at this outdoor event:
“Being part of a National Orchestra is such an incredible experience, as we perform across Wales and beyond. It will be fantastic to take classical music to the heart of the town. With the spectacular backdrop of Caerphilly Castle, the atmosphere will be incredible. Watching it on television, listening on radio or experiencing the evening at the field, followers will feel a part of a truly Welsh event."
With a blend of orchestral playing, vocal singing, celebrity presenters and sing-a-long numbers, without a doubt, it will be a live musical night not to be missed," said Gwenllian.
Bringing the summer festivities to a close, with classical music and fireworks, families and music lovers are invited to bring picnics and flags and to join in with the theme.
Anthony O'Sullivan, Caerphilly County BC Chief Executive welcomed the news:
"We are delighted to get the chance to host this prestigious concert in our area. The event promises to be a very special occasion performed in the shadow of Caerphilly's magnificent medieval castle. As well as enjoying the musical entertainment, we hope visitors to the area will also get the chance to see the wealth of attractions we have to offer."
Castle Park, Bangor - Northern Ireland
This year BBC Proms in the Park Northern Ireland will be staged in the grounds of Castle Park, Bangor. This spectacular open air concert brings together local and international artists for BBC Northern Ireland's biggest outside broadcast of the year. The event at Castle Park will feature the Ulster Orchestra and guest artists in a programme of popular classics.
This event is supported by North Down Borough Council.
Caird Hall Dundee
Britain’s favourite tenor Alfie Boe comes straight from the West End to headline the Scottish finale to this year’s BBC Proms, joining the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in a spectacular event broadcast live from Dundee on Saturday 10 September. Conducted by Stephen Bell the SSO will lead this feast of music, introduced by Radio Scotland’s Kaye Adams and Jamie McDougall. Fabulous Scottish soprano Lisa Milne will be performing on the night as well as the young traditional musician of the year, Kristan Harvey, and the return of the Dundee Proms Chorus.
After last year’s phenomenal success the event returns to the Caird Hall in Dundee and will be screened on BBC Two Scotland and across the UK on Red Button, bringing a Scottish flavour to the finale of what has become the world’s greatest music festival. More acts are to be announced ahead of the concert
With the event expected to move to a different location next year, demand in Dundee and the surrounding area is bound to be high. Tickets cost £10 each. Any tickets not sold in advance will be on sale on the night for £12 each. For further details and ticket application please contact: Dundee City Box Office - 01382 434940 and online. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, 20 April 2011.
For those who can’t make it to Dundee, the first half of the event can be seen live on BBC Two Scotland from 7.30pm, schedule may vary. Coverage can also be found on BBC Radio Scotland. The Dundee Proms Chorus and the Caird Hall audience will also be featured live on the BBC One coverage from the Royal Albert Hall during the nationwide sing along.
For completeness we might include the four "Proms in the Park" with the following descriptions from the BBC website:
Saturday 10 September sees the World's largest classical music festival come to a spectacular conclusion as the world-famous Last Night of the Proms celebrations spill out from London's Royal Albert Hall, and people come together at venues across the UK to be part of the magic of the Last Night.
Events are now confirmed in London, Caerphilly, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Each show is centred around a live concert with its own high-profile artists, BBC orchestras and presenters.
The evenings culminate in a live big-screen link-up to the Royal Albert Hall when all are invited to join Susan Bullock to sing the Sound of Music's 'Climb Every Mountain' and Carousel's 'You'll Never Walk Alone'.
London - Hyde Park
Artists performing include:
Katherine Jenkins
Russell Watson
Josh Groban
Rolf Harris
guest appearance Lang Lang
with special guests
Westlife
Royal Choral Society
BBC Concert Orchestra
Keith Lockhart conductor
Sir Terry Wogan presenter
Highlights of the Hyde Park concert will be included as part of the live coverage of the Last Night on BBC One and BBC Two, while digital TV viewers can choose to watch the Royal Albert Hall Last Night or a Proms in the Park concert via Red Button.
Join in the Last Night celebrations in Hyde Park with presenter Sir Terry Wogan and a host of internationally acclaimed musical stars, including Katherine Jenkins, Russell Watson, Josh Groban, Rolf Harris and special guests Westlife, accompanied by Proms in the Park favourites the BBC Concert Orchestra under their Principal Conductor Keith Lockhart. And celebrated pianist Lang Lang makes a special appearance on the Hyde Park stage before hot-footing it to appear at the Last Night in the Royal Albert Hall – on the same night!
To get the musical party under way, presenter Ken Bruce introduces a range of artists including The Overtones, Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers, Deacon Blue and the cast of the new West End musical Rock of Ages.
Gates open at 4.00pm; entertainment from 5.30pm
Caerphilly
Caerphilly is getting set for a spell-binding evening of magical music, thanks to BBC Proms in the Park.
On Saturday, September 10, BBC Cymru Wales, in collaboration with Caerphilly County Borough Council, will wave a magic wand over Owain Glyndwr Playing Fields, with a ‘Magic and Wizardry’ themed Prom.
Joining the UK-wide revelry of the Last Night of the Proms, the enchanting evening will include the BBC National Orchestra of Wales adding their sparkling sound to the celebrations.
Gwenllian Haf Richards, violinist with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and one of four members of the Orchestra who visited the new venue recently, explains why she is looking forward to performing at this outdoor event:
“Being part of a National Orchestra is such an incredible experience, as we perform across Wales and beyond. It will be fantastic to take classical music to the heart of the town. With the spectacular backdrop of Caerphilly Castle, the atmosphere will be incredible. Watching it on television, listening on radio or experiencing the evening at the field, followers will feel a part of a truly Welsh event."
With a blend of orchestral playing, vocal singing, celebrity presenters and sing-a-long numbers, without a doubt, it will be a live musical night not to be missed," said Gwenllian.
Bringing the summer festivities to a close, with classical music and fireworks, families and music lovers are invited to bring picnics and flags and to join in with the theme.
Anthony O'Sullivan, Caerphilly County BC Chief Executive welcomed the news:
"We are delighted to get the chance to host this prestigious concert in our area. The event promises to be a very special occasion performed in the shadow of Caerphilly's magnificent medieval castle. As well as enjoying the musical entertainment, we hope visitors to the area will also get the chance to see the wealth of attractions we have to offer."
Castle Park, Bangor - Northern Ireland
This year BBC Proms in the Park Northern Ireland will be staged in the grounds of Castle Park, Bangor. This spectacular open air concert brings together local and international artists for BBC Northern Ireland's biggest outside broadcast of the year. The event at Castle Park will feature the Ulster Orchestra and guest artists in a programme of popular classics.
This event is supported by North Down Borough Council.
Caird Hall Dundee
Britain’s favourite tenor Alfie Boe comes straight from the West End to headline the Scottish finale to this year’s BBC Proms, joining the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra in a spectacular event broadcast live from Dundee on Saturday 10 September. Conducted by Stephen Bell the SSO will lead this feast of music, introduced by Radio Scotland’s Kaye Adams and Jamie McDougall. Fabulous Scottish soprano Lisa Milne will be performing on the night as well as the young traditional musician of the year, Kristan Harvey, and the return of the Dundee Proms Chorus.
After last year’s phenomenal success the event returns to the Caird Hall in Dundee and will be screened on BBC Two Scotland and across the UK on Red Button, bringing a Scottish flavour to the finale of what has become the world’s greatest music festival. More acts are to be announced ahead of the concert
With the event expected to move to a different location next year, demand in Dundee and the surrounding area is bound to be high. Tickets cost £10 each. Any tickets not sold in advance will be on sale on the night for £12 each. For further details and ticket application please contact: Dundee City Box Office - 01382 434940 and online. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, 20 April 2011.
For those who can’t make it to Dundee, the first half of the event can be seen live on BBC Two Scotland from 7.30pm, schedule may vary. Coverage can also be found on BBC Radio Scotland. The Dundee Proms Chorus and the Caird Hall audience will also be featured live on the BBC One coverage from the Royal Albert Hall during the nationwide sing along.
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