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BBC Proms Tickets

BBC Proms Tickets

When

18th July – 13th September 2008

Where

Royal Albert Hall

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BBC Proms tickets are on sale for a massive showcase of live music and performances at the Royal Albert Hall this summer of 2008. Londoners can make the most of a summer of exhilarating performances this year, guaranteed to be a memorable event for classical music fans everywhere.

A history of music at the Proms
Since 1895 the Proms have presented the best in live music to wide audiences, with a huge line up of events and performances throughout the summer. Taking place for the 114th season this year the 2008 Proms feature over 70 concerts over 58 days of music festivities.

Join the party at Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert hall will be raising the roof with a string of more than 70 concerts, showcasing world class orchestral music and solo performances in the heart of London. Music fans can revel in a world of symphonies, arias and concertos, featuring dozens of works from some of history’s greatest composers.

Celebrating musical history with BBC Proms tickets
A number of anniversaries will be celebrated in the BBC Proms, highlighting musical milestones throughout the ages. Last year's birthday celebrations include Moazart, Shostkovich, Colin Matthews, Steve Reich, Hans Werner Henze and Gyorgy Kurtag, whilst 2006 was also a milestone year for the deaths of Marias, M Haydn and Schumann. In addition to commemorative concerts the Proms also featured world premieres of Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No. 6, Sir Peter Maxwell Davies’ new work for the Queen’s 80th birthday and a new version of the Blue Peter theme. The celebrations for 2008 are sure to be another enormous hit so don't miss out, pick up your BBC Proms tickets right away.

New for 2008
World premieres will be accompanied a selection of UK premieres including works from such leading living composers. Classical fans can enjoy a summer of exclusive new performances in 2008, courtesy of some of the most acclaimed names in the field. This year's Proms will also feature a brand new Folk in the Park at Kensington Gardens, and fantastic kids event, the Doctor Who Prom, featuring music from the hit TV show and starring Freema Agyeman, the Cybermen and the Daleks.

Doctor Who Prom Tickets
Last Night at the Proms
The Last Night at the Proms is a perennially popular, grand affair, which has become established as a definitive highlight on the live music calendar. Royal Albert Hall will be alive with rousing performances on Saturday 13th September, coinciding with live Proms in the Park performances at Hyde Park. Tickets are in demand for a chance to see out the Proms in style at what is destined to be yet another historic musical affair.

Last Night of the Proms
Proms in the Park
Hyde Park will be centre stage for Proms in the Park, a live open air concert on the Last Night of the Proms. Taking place for the 12th year, Proms in the Park 2008 looks set to be a huge affair yet again, with a line up of stellar singers and as per usual, the inimitable Terry Wogan.

If you can't get tickets
Can't get your hands on good seats? Turn up early and you might be able to get a £5.00 ticket for standing spaces. All you have to do is show up in person to buy the tickets in cash, and it's first come first served.

Proms performances take place at the Royal Albert Hall from 18th July – 13th September 2008. For a full schedule and to buy BBC proms tickets, click on the link below.
BBC Proms Official Site
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