Audio-Described Proms Events
Wed 19 Aug 2026
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Fresh from the Glyndebourne Festival, the Proms presents Strauss鈥檚 opera-within-an-opera Ariadne auf Naxos, performed complete at the festival for the first time in nearly half a century
Fresh from the Glyndebourne Festival, the Proms presents Strauss鈥檚 opera-within-an-opera Ariadne auf Naxos, performed complete at the festival for the first time in nearly half a century
Programme
- Ariadne auf Naxos(120 mins)semi-staged; sung in German, with English surtitles
Performers
- William ReltonMajor-Domo
- Rachel Willis-S酶rensenAriadne
- David Butt PhilipBacchus
- Alina WunderlinZerbinetta
- Mikhail TimoshenkoHarlequin
- Caspar SinghScaramuccio
- Liam James KaraiTruffaldino
- Liam BonthroneBrighella
- Samantha HankeyComposer
- Michael KrausMusic Master
- Ru CharlesworthDancing Master
- Anna DenisovaNaiad
- Eirin RognerudEcho
- Robin Ticciaticonductor
Composers
Sun 9 Aug 2026
- 11:00Royal Albert Hall
An informal, Transatlantic-themed matinee in the year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America鈥檚 Declaration of Independence
An informal, Transatlantic-themed matinee in the year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America鈥檚 Declaration of Independence
Programme
- Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)(4 mins)arr. Harry Baker
- Pyramid Song(5 mins)arr. Simon Hale
- Partita 鈥� Sarabande(5 mins)
- Czech Suite, Op. 39 鈥� Finale (Furiant)(5 mins)
- Serenade to Music(14 mins)arr. R. Douglas
- Panda Chant II(2 mins)
- It Don't Mean a Thing (if it Ain't Got That Swing)(5 mins)arr. Harry Baker
Performers
- Tom Fetherstonhaughconductor
- YolanDa Brownpresenter
Thu 6 Aug 2026
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Sir Mark Elder conducts the Orchestre R茅volutionnaire et Romantique, Monteverdi Choir and star soloists in Weber鈥檚 final opera, featuring a new narration that brings fresh life and wit to this chivalric fantasy of shipwrecks and magic horns
Sir Mark Elder conducts the Orchestre R茅volutionnaire et Romantique, Monteverdi Choir and star soloists in Weber鈥檚 final opera, featuring a new narration that brings fresh life and wit to this chivalric fantasy of shipwrecks and magic horns
Programme
- Oberon(120 mins)(semi-staged; sung in English, with English surtitles)
Performers
- Nicky SpenceOberon
- Jennifer DavisReiza
- John FindonSir Huon of Bordeaux
- Yannick DebusSherasmin
- Rachael WilsonFatima
- J鈥橬ai BridgesPuck
- Charlotte BowdenMermaid
- Jessica CaleMermaid
- Tamsin Greignarrator
- Emma Dohertystage director
- Sir Mark Elderconductor
Composers
Sun 2 Aug 2026
- 11:00Royal Albert Hall
Proms favourites Nicholas Collon and the Aurora Orchestra lift the bonnet on Mahler鈥檚 First Symphony. A dramatised first half featuring mezzo-soprano Natalie Lewis introduces the piece, before a complete performance after the interval
Proms favourites Nicholas Collon and the Aurora Orchestra lift the bonnet on Mahler鈥檚 First Symphony. A dramatised first half featuring mezzo-soprano Natalie Lewis introduces the piece, before a complete performance after the interval
Programme
- A musical and dramatic exploration of Mahler鈥檚 Symphony No. 1(45 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 1 in D major(53 mins)performed from memory
Performers
- Natalie Lewismezzo-soprano
- Nicholas Collonconductor
Composers
Sat 1 Aug 2026
- 19:00Royal Albert Hall
Proms favourites Nicholas Collon and the Aurora Orchestra lift the bonnet on Mahler鈥檚 First Symphony. A dramatised first half featuring mezzo-soprano Natalie Lewis introduces the piece, before a complete performance after the interval
Proms favourites Nicholas Collon and the Aurora Orchestra lift the bonnet on Mahler鈥檚 First Symphony. A dramatised first half featuring mezzo-soprano Natalie Lewis introduces the piece, before a complete performance after the interval
Programme
- A musical and dramatic exploration of Mahler鈥檚 Symphony No. 1(45 mins)
- interval
- Symphony No. 1 in D major(53 mins)performed from memory
Performers
- Jack Bardoeactor
- Natalie Lewismezzo-soprano
- Sarah Twomeyactor
- Nicholas Collonconductor
Composers
