The 2012 Proms season

[Serial_Apologist]

This might be a little embarrassing as i'm not sure what to do when we get to the "mish" ?

What I think those who say mish-mash are really trying to indicate is bad programming, GG.

The best option when the chips are down is to go for the mash.

[french frank]

Great list indeed, but I prefer Andrew's as it gives the timings and -as amateur51 rightly remarks- is less cluttered and more aesthetically pleasing

Andrew thinks Paul's is better. But the forum gets a link on Andrew's, and - no ads! (Most browsers have a search facility, so it's not hard, say, to find the works by a particular composer.)

[BBMmk2]

Surely, if people took advanage of amazon's pre-order the Proms Guide would only cost 4!!

[Serial_Apologist]

RT usually includes a centrefold Proms guide nearer the event, but, iirc, it is not comprehensive: the late-night jazz 'n' poetry sessions weren't included last year.

[MrGongGong]

What I think those who say mish-mash are really trying to indicate is bad programming, GG.

The best option when the chips are down is to go for the mash.

I know

But (apart from devoting the whole season to Bax, Rutland Boughton and Bufton-Tufton) what do those who see this as a "mish mash" see as GOOD programming ?

[Serial_Apologist]

I know

But (apart from devoting the whole season to Bax, Rutland Boughton and Bufton-Tufton) what do those who see this as a "mish mash" see as GOOD programming ?

Aha! - separate thread alert??

[Hilaryjane]

Surely, if people took advanage of amazon's pre-order the Proms Guide would only cost 4!!

I bought my copy from WH Smith in Stratford on Friday, and it cost £3.25!!

[MrGongGong]

Aha! - separate thread alert??

maybe

I'm sure we are going to get a "Fantasy Proms" thread soon from those who are always unhappy .................

[Quarky]

I'm still more than a little concerned that I might be going to a music festival which is a "mish mash" and not know what a "mish mash" is ?
This might be a little embarrassing as i'm not sure what to do when we get to the "mish" ?

( I didn't know this kind of thing took place in a public arena ? )

One of the few occasions I agree with Simon: "My overall impression is pretty positive. It is, I would agree a mish-mash. However, I just view it these days as a large supply of concerts from which I am bound to be able to select a fair few with appeal"

Perhaps "mis-match" would be a more appropriate term. If the Proms organisers attempt to keep everyone happy, then there is bound to be a lot which does not appeal to many - perhaps a majority. But may be there are "threads" within the programming which listeners with particular interests can latch on to. And as Roger Wright stated, there may be unifying aspects which do not appear until in the course of performance.

And last but not least , the Proms are intended for a live audience, many or most being non-experts in the field.

[amateur51]

I bought my copy from WH Smith in Stratford on Friday, and it cost £3.25!!

Is that Stratford-upon-Avon or Stratford-upon-Westfield, HJ?

[Hilaryjane]

Is that Stratford-upon-Avon or Stratford-upon-Westfield, HJ?

The latter

[amateur51]

The latter

Many thanks Hj

[EdgeleyRob]

It's fascinating browsing through the Proms archive,I even found a George Lloyd symphony !!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/archive/search/work/symphony-no-3-in-f-minor-irish-op-28/1901

http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/archive/search/work/symphonic-fantasia-in-b-minor-1912/21721

http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/archive/search/work/symphony-no-6/6359

http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/archive/search/work/symphony-in-g-major/11843

[Andrew Slater]

Andrew thinks Paul's is better. But the forum gets a link on Andrew's, and - no ads! (Most browsers have a search facility, so it's not hard, say, to find the works by a particular composer.)

You're all too kind

Perhaps I was trying to make myself redundant

Anyway, I've finished highlighting and have now copied it into two printable versions, in the usual 2-column and 3-column formats, and have posted 'in the usual place'. (There's now a link to it on the blog, as well as one to this messageboard.)

(I've marked the printables as 'Version 1' so that I can re-issue if any errors are found or if any important details alter before the performances. If anybody spots any errors, please let me know.)

[Suffolkcoastal]

Yes it was 1981, mind you that's better than the last Daniel Jones Symphony which was 1959. Though his Dance Fantasy appeared in the 1980's and mid 90's.