Concerts so far: Unmissable v missable

[StatMallard]

Given the interest in, and importance of the Proms, I do feel the BBC should make an effort to make the broadcasts available on the iPlayer for longer than the standard 30 days. Six months, or even twelve would be ideal, giving perhaps a second chance to listen during the winter. I've managed to listen to every single one for the last few years but it can be really difficult to keep up given the (unnecessary) time pressure.

[LMcD]

Given the interest in, and importance of the Proms, I do feel the BBC should make an effort to make the broadcasts available on the iPlayer for longer than the standard 30 days. Six months, or even twelve would be ideal, giving perhaps a second chance to listen during the winter. I've managed to listen to every single one for the last few years but it can be really difficult to keep up given the (unnecessary) time pressure.

There are a lot of Proms available (probably for ever!) on YouTube. I recently enjoyed a fine Sibelius 1st symphony with the BBC Philharmonic under Yan Pascal Tortelier.

[teamsaint]

There are a lot of Proms available (probably for ever!) on YouTube. I recently enjoyed a fine Sibelius 1st symphony with the BBC Philharmonic under Yan Pascal Tortelier.

And a lot get repeated over the winter.

[DracoM]

Oh, yes, am I right to suspect that we will hear EVERY Prom again over this winter?

[edashtav]

My long list of unmissables includes: 5,12,14,15,22,24,26,28,32,33,34,37,41,42, and 44.

Like several other earlier responders, I do compliment the even, high standards achieved by the BBC’s happy band of in-house orchestras, individually and corporately better than ever before, well, at least in my 60 years of listening.

[LMcD]

My long list of unmissables includes: 5,12,14,15,22,24,26,28,32,33,34,37,41,42, and 44.

Like several other earlier responders, I do compliment the even, high standards achieved by the BBC’s happy band of in-house orchestras, individually and corporately better than ever before, well, at least in my 60 years of listening.

[underthecountertenor]

My long list of unmissables includes: 5,12,14,15,22,24,26,28,32,33,34,37,41,42, and 44.

Like several other earlier responders, I do compliment the even, high standards achieved by the BBC’s happy band of in-house orchestras, individually and corporately better than ever before, well, at least in my 60 years of listening.

Indeed - gone are the days when one could feel safe in skipping a concert of core rep by a house band.

[underthecountertenor]

I'd go along with all of this list to save typing everything again. I too on first looking at the prospectus thought 'nothing to hear here', but on burrowing down there's very effective programming which entices the listener to savour the familiar with something new. Not a new idea granted but used to great effect this year. The old premise that provincial orchestras are second best has been well and truly laid to rest. All the BBC orchestras are superb this year and rise to spectacular heights, especially with inspired direction. I make permanent copies of concerts that stand out and this year I've made more than ever before, so far 9,12,14,15,17,22,24,28,42.
Two other factors: a live concert is special knowing you're sharing the performance with others no matter how annoying the clapping between movements and coughing; the superb sound this year from the engineers with not one poor production from those I've heard.

I agree with all you say, and the sound quality really is wonderful - added to which we no longer have the frustrations caused by a wayward FM signal, or even a good one in the absence of top-quality tuners and antennae. It is wonderful to be able to enjoy good sound even on relatively modest equipment.

[underthecountertenor]

Given the interest in, and importance of the Proms, I do feel the BBC should make an effort to make the broadcasts available on the iPlayer for longer than the standard 30 days. Six months, or even twelve would be ideal, giving perhaps a second chance to listen during the winter. I've managed to listen to every single one for the last few years but it can be really difficult to keep up given the (unnecessary) time pressure.

[underthecountertenor]

Oh, yes, am I right to suspect that we will hear EVERY Prom again over this winter?

Has it been every Prom in the past? I thought it was a fairly comprehensive selection of highlights. I may be wrong though. And of course TTN offers a goodly number of repeats, though one has to keep an eye out as there is no apparent rhyme or reason to the scheduling.