BBC Proms: American Classics
Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP , [Venue Details]An all-American celebration, from the urban rhythms of Bernstein’s West Side Story and On the Town to Copland’s barn dances and Gershwin’s jazz-infused Rhapsody in Blue.
To these are added all-American landscapes in The Big Country and Appalachian Spring, as well as a fanfare dedicated to tonight’s conductor, Marin Alsop.
Broadcast on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer.
Programme
Joan Tower - Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman 3’
Bernstein - Symphonic Dances from ‘West Side Story’ 24’
Gershwin, orch. Grofé - Rhapsody in Blue 16’
Interval
Moross - The Big Country – prelude 3’
Copland - Appalachian Spring – suite 23’
Still - Three Visions – No. 2: Summerland 5’
Bernstein - On the Town – Three Dance Episodes 11’
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Admission: To be confirmed
Event Type: seated
Seating: Reserved
Performer name: Marcus Roberts Trio, Marin Alsop - conductor
Other key names: Philharmonia Orchestra
Doors open: 6:00 pm
Age restriction: Not recommended for U5's
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BBC Proms: American Classics
Monday, 24 Aug 2026 @7.00pm
Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2APMore Information
An all-American celebration, from the urban rhythms of Bernstein’s West Side Story and On the Town to Copland’s barn dances and Gershwin’s jazz-infused Rhapsody in Blue.
To these are added all-American landscapes in The Big Country and Appalachian Spring, as well as a fanfare dedicated to tonight’s conductor, Marin Alsop.
Broadcast on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer.
Programme
Joan Tower - Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman 3’
Bernstein - Symphonic Dances from ‘West Side Story’ 24’
Gershwin, orch. Grofé - Rhapsody in Blue 16’
Interval
Moross - The Big Country – prelude 3’
Copland - Appalachian Spring – suite 23’
Still - Three Visions – No. 2: Summerland 5’
Bernstein - On the Town – Three Dance Episodes 11’
Admission: To be confirmed
Event Type: seated
Seating: Reserved
Performer name: Marcus Roberts Trio, Marin Alsop - conductor
Other key names: Philharmonia Orchestra
Doors open: 6:00 pm
Age restriction: Not recommended for U5's
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