KPR Presents the 2021 BBC Proms

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 Fridays 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