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20/08/2026

A thrilling all-Bach recital on the mighty Royal Albert Hall organ, from one of the titular organists of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Listen back to Olivier Latry Plays Bach by searching 'Proms' on BBC Sounds.

18/08/2026

Did you know that the roof of the Royal Albert Hall is home to 240,000 honey-making bees?

Radio 3 Breakfast's Tom McKinney clambered onto the roof to explore the Hall's collection of beehives, tucked away beneath that iconic dome. With all the music floating up from the Hall below, the honey is bound to taste good...

15/08/2026

What’s the most magical moment in jazz? 🎶 ✨

Pianist, singer and broadcaster Jamie Cullum chose John Coltrane’s inimitable A Love Supreme – and here's why...

The music of Coltrane featured at the heart of our special ‘Round Midnight Prom. Listen to the concert now on BBC Sounds.

14/08/2026

Star pianist Alexandra Dariescu shares her favourite moment from Nadia Boulanger's Fantaisie, which received its Proms premiere last week.

Listen to the full performance on BBC Sounds.

Just search 'Proms'.

13/08/2026

An average day during the BBC Proms ✨

The LA Phil, Gustavo Dudamel, Dame Evelyn Glennie and Fantasia Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall.

13/08/2026

Paris, 1794. At the height of the Reign of Terror, the pianist, composer and former Marquise Hélène de Montgeroult stands before the revolutionary authorities. Will her talent be enough to save her from the guillotine?

Citizens author Simon Schama joins Gillian Moore to explore the music of a France being rapidly reshaped by revolution. Search 'Key Changes' on BBC Sounds.

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