BBC Proms 2011 In Full | reviews, news & interviews
BBC Proms 2011 In Full
BBC Proms 2011 In Full
Full listings of all the Proms, premieres and performers, from Albeniz to Zinman
Friday, 22 April 2011
The 2011 BBC Proms open on Friday 15 July and close on Saturday 10 September. Strands linking the 90 concerts include Choral Sundays, film and TV music proms, French music, unusual concertos, Liszt and Frank Bridge focuses, and the first Comedy Prom. We bring you the full listings guide below and will be making our recommendations shortly before the box office opens on 7 May.
The 2011 BBC Proms open on Friday 15 July and close on Saturday 10 September. Strands linking the 90 concerts include Choral Sundays, film and TV music proms, French music, unusual concertos, Liszt and Frank Bridge focuses, and the first Comedy Prom. We bring you the full listings guide below and will be making our recommendations shortly before the box office opens on 7 May.
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