Just interested to know what you people think of them!

I really, really would love to go to one of the proms this year! (mainly cos i would love to go to the albert hall!) Has anybody been to one or going to one? What do you think of the TV/Radio broadcasts of them. There was a topic previously on proms camerawork which was interesting to see what everyone thought. The theme of the proms is (if i correctly remember) east meets west. i think quite of the music is asian stuff and (of course) european music.

i would love your comments on the proms!
ping-lee

I might b going 2 one its the one with Bartok's viola concerto in it! yay! i thought the first night of the Proms was fab too.
jess

I would love to go as a spectator, but my dream is to go as a performer!!!
I'd really love to be the female singing soloist they often have on the last night, and sing 'Rule Britannia!!' that would be wicked. Amazing. Fabulous!!!

yeah! that would be cool! this year they've got Sir Thomas Allen singing at the Last Night. He'll be singing some light songs which'll be great! you know what else is funny? the bit in the last night where everyone starts singing Aud Lang Syne! it's funny to hear the whole of the albert hall shaking with the resounding singing!

QUOTE (nutter @ Jul 29 2004, 04:25 PM)

I might b going 2 one its the one with Bartok's viola concerto in it! yay! i thought the first night of the Proms was fab too. jess

I'll see you there then! I asked my parents and they said they could probably take me if we get tickets!

I really would love to go to the prom with Evelyn Glennie. Only problem is, probably not b able 2 get tickets cuz it's next week!!

I usually go to one because my dad's friend is in the BBC SO so he can get free tickets! I've never been to the Last Night though... I'd love to do that one day

oooo i saw all the adverts + i told my mum and since im in london for a holiday, she said that we can go!

but we need to check out what the venue is first etcetc

Well, Bagpuss is one happy purry puss because she's off to the B Minor Mass Prom! I'm very lucky as my chap is in the orchestra. I will be taking a large bag with me to catch all my dribble (er, because of JSB's fab music, not because of my chap.....although.....mmm) x

im enjoying the proms!! id love to go.......one day!

The Proms seem to be to serious for me (in my opinion.) Have any of you guys heard of Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra?

Best Regards
Craig

yeah! i have! isn't he a violinist who specialises in waltzes?

QUOTE (sutty_73 @ Jul 30 2004, 10:23 PM)

The Proms seem to be to serious for me (in my opinion.) Have any of you guys heard of Andre Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra? Best Regards Craig

Yeah I've heard of him.

The shostakovich violin sonata tonight was awsome pure punk rock energy! did anyone see gidon kramers encore of aurora by Eugene Ysaye? Now that was some hardcore violin:)

sutty 73, why do you ask about Andre Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra? Is it because they're playing one of the Proms?

Prom 26 is worth a listen

Listen to Prom 26

Dear Violin Girl,

I don't think they are appearing at the Proms 2004. I just feel that the proms is a bit too serious where as Andre Rieu's music (selection) is more fun and enjoyable.

I suppose it is down to everyone's tastes, I much prefer Vienna type of music (Johan Strauss/Franz Lehar.) I'm not doubting the musicians abilities, i just feel sometimes it can be a little too serious for my liking.

Best Regards,
Craig

did anyone catch the NYO perform?


there were quite a few split notes in the horns .....................