James Bond and prog rock to feature in 2026 Proms
Summary
The 2026 BBC Proms season will include concerts featuring music from James Bond films, progressive rock classics, and a variety of orchestral and solo performances. The season runs for eight weeks across several UK cities and will highlight diverse music styles and anniversaries, with many concerts broadcast on BBC radio and TV.Key Facts
- The Proms will include music from James Bond films and a night dedicated to prog rock classics.
- The event spans eight weeks with 86 concerts in London, Gateshead, Bristol, Middlesborough, Sunderland, and Mold.
- Artists like percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, soprano Louise Alder, and pianist Yuja Wang will perform.
- Highlights include Miles Davis’s 100th birthday and a 50th anniversary of composer Benjamin Britten’s death.
- The Met Orchestra from New York will debut at the Proms with concerts focused on Mahler and Strauss.
- New music premieres include a concerto by Gwilym Simcock for BBC Young Musician finalists.
- Inclusive performances will feature disabled musicians using innovative instruments and techniques.
- The Proms will celebrate the 40th anniversary of Paul Simon’s Gracelands album and include a James Bond-themed concert hosted by actor Nick Mohammed.
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