Proms 56 & 58: 28/29.08.16 - CBeebies Prom

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

11:00 Sunday 28 Aug 2016
11:00 Monday 29 Aug 2016
Royal Albert Hall

Aimed at 0- to 5-year-olds and their families, this Prom
takes the audience on a journey through time and space,
from dinosaur adventures with Andy to swashbuckling
treasure-hunts with Gemma and stargazing with Chris.

Arr. Steve Sidwell: CBeebies theme tunes medley
Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral) - 3rd movement
Korngold, arr Stanley Black: The Sea Hawk - Main Theme
Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet - Dance of the Knights
Strauss, arr Alasdair Malloy: Also sprach Zarathustra
Maxwell Davies: Orkney Wedding* (finale)
Arturo Marquez: Conga del Fuego

BBC Concert Orchestra, conductor Jessica Cottis
Robert Jordan (bagpipes)
CBeebies presenters:
Andy Day (Andy's Dinosaur Adventures / Prehistoric Adventures)
Ben Faulks (Mr Bloom's Nursery / Here and There)
Gemma Hunt (Swashbuckle)
Chris Jarvis (Show Me Show Me / Stargazing)
Rebecca Keatley (Let's Play)
Steven Kynman (Robert the Robot)
Cat Sandion (CBeebies Presenter).

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07qbn05

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Only the Monday concert is being broadcast live on Radio 3.

[french frank]

Only the Monday concert is being broadcast live on Radio 3.

Understood that this didn't provoke huge enthusiasm from forumistas, but I do feel that Proms like this, and the Ten Pieces, are potentially valuable in getting very young children used to 'going to the Proms' and hearing music that many would be unlikely to hear otherwise in a relaxed, fun setting. I gather Ten Pieces is a project which is intended to continue.

[doversoul1]

What about the parents? I imagine a lot of them are most likely to be put off by this being in The Prom where you see all those Posh Orchestras and Super Posh conductors (Look what they are wearing…) etc. On the other hand, it might attracts parents by that very reason (and not for the musical benefit for children). I suppose if school can organise a visit, it may be a good thing for children.

[Barbirollians]

Not sure that the Bank Holiday when so many families have other plans was a great idea for it .

[ferneyhoughgeliebte]

I suppose if school can organise a visit, it may be a good thing for children.

NOT during the Summer Holiday!

[doversoul1]

NOT during the Summer Holiday!

[french frank]

What about the parents? I imagine a lot of them are most likely to be put off by this being in The Prom where you see all those Posh Orchestras and Super Posh conductors (Look what they are wearing…) etc. On the other hand, it might attracts parents by that very reason (and not for the musical benefit for children).

It all looks pretty informal (no posh conductors) and if parents are actively encouraged to bring their very young children I don't imagine even parents who think of the Proms as formal will be put off. I would hope it was promoted on CBeebies …

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Oops! Forgot to provide the link.

Now sorted.