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Article thumbnail: Last Night of the Proms featuring the BBC Symphony Orchestra , Chorus and BBC Singers conducted by Marin Alsop (Lise Davidsen soprano and Sheku Kanneh-Mason cello) in the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 9 Sept. 2023 Photo by Mark Allan Provided by freya.edgeworth@bbc.co.uk

The Proms can't survive without 'lowbrow' classical music

From Rachmaninov's 2nd to the Planets suite, the most beloved orchestral works are sometimes looked down upon as cheesy. But they're a staple for the Proms to remain accessible - and for listeners to make new discoveries

Something exciting is happening in new classical music

The 16 best Proms shows to book now

Article thumbnail: Last Night of the Proms featuring the BBC Symphony Orchestra , Chorus and BBC Singers conducted by Marin Alsop (Lise Davidsen soprano and Sheku Kanneh-Mason cello) in the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 9 Sept. 2023 Photo by Mark Allan

The Last Night of the Proms is a fitting tribute to a modern Britain having an identity crisis

What's on at the Last Night of the Proms and how can I watch