BBC Proms (1947)

7.7 (3 votes)

79 Seasons

September 13, 1947

English

Documentary

Synopsis

The World's Greatest Classical Music Festival. The BBC Proms is a classical music festival held every summer at the Royal Albert Hall in London, and in recent years has explored an innovative series of Proms around the UK with concerts in all four nations. Its aim: to bring the best in classical music to the widest possible audience, which remains true to founder-conductor Henry Wood’s original vision in 1895. Whether you are a classical connoisseur or think classical music isn’t for you, there is something for everyone in the eight-week stretch of concerts.

Network

BBC One, CBBC, BBC Four, CBeebies, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Television

Episodes

Last Night of the Fifty-Third Season of Henry Wood Promenade Concerts

Sep 13, 1947

(Prom 49) Viewers are taken to the Royal Albert Hall for the first television visit to the 'Proms'. On this last night, the BBC Symphony Orchestra is conducted by each of the conductors taking part in this series. Sung by Trefor Jones Conductor, Stanford Robinson 8.0 The Prom Season reviewed by a Music Critic (From the Studio) Pianist, Natasha Litvin Conductor, Sir Malcolm Sargent