KPR is thrilled to showcase the most memorable performances of the 2021 BBC Proms, the UK’s annual celebration of classical music from London’s Royal Albert Hall. This eight-week stretch of concerts, which KPR began airing on Friday, August 27, brings the best in classical music to the widest possible audience, which remains true to founder-conductor Henry Wood's original vision in 1895. Tune in to KPR on Friday afternoons from 1-3 for the next several weeks to enjoy this special broadcast!
Below is the complete list of concerts for the 2021 BBC Proms:
August 27: First Night of the 2021 BBC Proms
BBC Symphony Orchestra
VAUGHAN WILLIAMS: Serenade to Music
POULENC: Organ Concerto
MACMILLAN: When Soft Voices Die (World Premiere)
September 3
BBC National Orchestra of Wales
PURCELL: Dido’s Lament
OGONEK: Cloudline (World Premiere)
SAINT-SAENS: Cello Concerto No. 1
BRAHMS: Symphony No. 4
September 10
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
GIPPS: Symphony No. 2 in B major
ADES: The Exterminating Angel Symphony
BRAHMS: Symphony No. 3
September 17
National Orchestra of Wales
THOMAS: Dance Foldings
IVES: Three Places in New England
DVORAK: Symphony No. 9
September 24
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra
BATES: Auditorium
ELGAR: Cello Concerto in E minor
JANACEK: Taras Bulba
October 1
The Philharmonia Orchestra
PROKOFIEV: Symphony No. 1 in D major
BACH: Keyboard Concerto in F minor,
BWV 1056 MOZART: Piano Concerto No. 24, K 491
SHOSTAKOVICH: Symphony No. 9
October 8
BBC Symphony Orchestra
BRAY: Where Icebergs Dance Away
WALTON: Viola Concerto
ARNOLD: Symphony No. 5
October 15: Last Night of the 2021 BBC Proms
BBC Symphony Orchestra
RAZAZ: Mother (World Premiere)
TRAD.: Fantasia on British Sea-Songs
ARNE: Rule, Brittania!
ELGAR: Pomp and Circumstance March No.1
PARRY: Jerusalem
UNKNOWN: The National Anthem (British)
TRAD.: Auld lang syne