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Strauss’s ‘Four Last Songs’
Paweł Kapuła conducts the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra for its final Prom of the season. They perform works by Hans Werner Henze, Schubert and Mahler before soprano Natalya Romaniw takes to the stage for Richard Strauss’s famous musical farewell
9 Sep 2026
LISTEN: Weyes Blood and the Jules Buckley Orchestra
Jules Buckley returns with his own ensemble in a new collaboration with American singer-songwriter Weyes Blood – a typically imaginative meeting of musical minds in an intimate late-night setting
8 Sep 2026
LISTEN: Rachmaninov, Bartók and Varèse
The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Ryan Wigglesworth celebrate the orchestra’s 90th anniversary with a snapshot of a golden year in musical history, performing works written in 1936 by Bartók, Rachmaninov and Varèse
8 Sep 2026
LISTEN: Rattle Conducts Schumann
Robert Schumann is in the spotlight for Sir Simon Rattle and the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra, who present the overture to Genoveva, his much-loved Second Symphony and – with soloist Isabelle Faust – his enigmatic Violin Concerto
7 Sep 2026
LISTEN: Dvořák’s ‘New World’ Symphony
The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Sakari Oramo perform Dvořák’s famous ‘New World’ Symphony alongside a new Triple Concerto by Gwilym Simcock featuring three former BBC Young Musician finalists: Jess Gillam, Ben Goldscheider and Sheku Kanneh-Mason
WATCH: American Classics
Marin Alsop leads the Philharmonia Orchestra in a barn-storming celebration of American music, with works including Bernstein’s West Side Story, Gershwin’s jazz-infused Rhapsody in Blue and Copland’s Appalachian Spring
24 Aug 2026
WATCH: Celebrating Disney: The Music of Menken
We're joined by performers from the National Youth Music Theatre to celebrate the music of Alan Menken, with sets from his scores to classic Disney films such as The Little Mermaid and Aladdin.
31 Aug 2026
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Highlights
WATCH: Modern Classics at the Proms
The world's greatest classical music festival celebrates this year's future masterpieces. Presented by Tom Service, expect bold compositions and illustrious orchestral pieces.
6 Sep 2026
Martha Argerich: Piano Legend
What makes Argentine pianist Martha Argerich so special? This article explores why she has been a musical force of nature and a giant among international pianists for over 60 years.
5 Sep 2026
WATCH: Martha Argerich Plays Beethoven
Legendary pianist Martha Argerich returns to the Proms, joining Lahav Shani and the Munich Philharmonic for Beethoven’s Second Piano Concerto. We also hear Louise Farrenc’s dramatic Overture No. 2 and the final symphony by Brahms
5 Sep 2026
LISTEN: Berlin Philharmonic Plays Elgar and Tchaikovsky
The Berlin Philharmonic and Chief Conductor Kirill Petrenko return to the Proms with two works filled with musical secrets and concealed identities: Elgar’s ‘Enigma’ Variations and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 4
2 Sep 2026
LISTEN: Berlin Philharmonic Plays Beethoven and Scriabin
The Berlin Philharmonic and Chief Conductor Kirill Petrenko return for their second Prom of the season, joining forces with Augustin Hadelich for Beethoven’s Violin Concerto before a performance Scriabin’s intoxicating Third Symphony
3 Sep 2026
WATCH: The Met Orchestra Plays Strauss
The Metropolitan Opera’s Met Orchestra and Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin present a sumptuous all-Strauss programme that includes the final scene of the composer’s Salome, performed with celebrated South African soprano Elza van den Heever
26 Aug 2026
WATCH: Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul
Live at the BBC Proms: Edwin Outwater and the BBC Concert Orchestra bring another genre-bending symphonic adventure to Proms.
14 Aug 2026
Music mixes for your day
Proms Unmissable Moments
Listen to highlights from the world’s greatest classical music festival 2026.
Mindful Mix
Soothing classical music to help you relax, unwind and see things more clearly.
Classical Mixtape
Take timeout with a 30-minute sounscape of classical favourites basking in spring sunshine.
TV & Radio
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New World Symphony at the Proms
Dvorak’s masterpiece alongside a new triple concerto from BBC Young Musician star alumni.
15h
BBC Radio 3
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Weyes Blood and the Jules Buckley Orchestra
Live at the BBC Proms: Weyes Blood and the Jules Buckley Orchestra.
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BBC Radio 3
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Rachmaninov, Bartók and Varèse
Live at the BBC Proms: BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Ryan Wigglesworth & Matthew Higham
1d
BBC Radio 3
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Rattle Conducts Schumann
Live at the BBC Proms: Simon Rattle, Isabelle Faust and the Freiburg Baroque Orchestra.
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