The prestigious BBC Proms 2023 season is set to reach its grand crescendo with the much-anticipated Last Night of the Proms, scheduled to take place at the iconic Royal Albert Hall on Saturday, 9th September. This year’s festival finale promises a night of musical splendour, led by the accomplished conductor Marin Alsop, who will be at the helm of the BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Chorus, and two brilliant star soloists: soprano Lise Davidsen and cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason.
Where to Tune In
For those eager to experience this musical extravaganza, there are various ways to join in the celebration. Here’s how you can watch and listen to the Last Night of the Proms across the BBC:
Television and BBC iPlayer
Katie Derham will be the presenter for the Last Night of the Proms on TV and BBC iPlayer, accompanied by special guests Sandi Toksvig and Danielle de Niese. The TV broadcast will be a live event divided into two parts. Part 1 will be available on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, starting at 7:00 PM. Part 2 will continue the festivities on BBC One from 9:00 PM.
BBC Radio 3 will broadcast the Last Night of The Proms live, commencing at 7:00 PM. The event will be presented by Petroc Trelawny and Georgia Mann, with special guest Grayson Perry. For those who prefer to listen, the concert will also be available on BBC Sounds.
A Night of Musical Brilliance
The Last Night of the Proms promises an eclectic and captivating program, featuring a range of musical compositions and performances. Here’s a glimpse of what to expect:
– **R. Strauss – Don Juan**
– **Bruch – Kol Nidrei**
– **Roxanna Panufnik – Coronation Sanctus**
– **James B. Wilson – 1922 (BBC commission: world premiere) **
– **Walton – Coronation Te Deum**
– **Wagner – Tannhauser – ‘Dich, teure Halle’ with Lise Davidsen**
– **Mascagni – Cavalleria Rusticana – Easter Hymn with Lise Davidsen**
– **Mascagni – Cavalleria Rusticana – Intermezzo**
– **Verdi – Macbeth – ‘Vieni t’affretta’ with Lise Davidsen**
– **Laura Karpman – Higher. Further. Faster. Together. Main Theme from The Marvels**
– **Coleridge-Taylor – Deep River with Sheku Kanneh-Mason**
– **Kálmán – The Gypsy Princess – ‘Heia, heia, in den Bergen ist mein Heimatland’ with Lise Davidsen**
– **Villalobos – Bachianas brasileiras No. 5 – Aria (Cantilena) with Sheku Kanneh-Mason and Lise Davidsen**
– **Trad. arr. Henry Wood – Fantasia on British Sea Songs**
– **Arne arr. Sargent – Rule, Britannia! Verses 1, 3, 6 with Lise Davidsen**
– **Elgar – Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1**
– **Parry arr. Elgar – Jerusalem**
– **The National Anthem arr. Britten**
– **Trad. Arr. Paul Campbell – Auld Lang Syne**
## The Talented Cast
The Last Night of the Proms will showcase a stellar lineup of performers:
– **Lise Davidsen** – Soprano
– **Sheku Kanneh-Mason** – Cello
– **BBC Singers**
– **BBC Symphony Chorus**
– **BBC Symphony Orchestra**
– **Marin Alsop** – Conductor
The Last Night of the Proms promises to be a night of musical brilliance, celebrating the rich tapestry of classical and contemporary compositions. Whether you choose to watch it on TV, listen on the radio, or via the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds, be prepared to be swept away by the enchanting melodies and virtuoso performances that define this iconic event. Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this musical extravaganza that captivates audiences worldwide.
