Sun 9 Aug 2026

• 11:00

  Relaxed Prom

  Royal Albert Hall

  An informal, Transatlantic-themed matinee in the year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence

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  An informal, Transatlantic-themed matinee in the year we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence

  Programme

  • • • Louis Prima
      • Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing)(4 mins)arr. Harry Baker
    • • Radiohead
      • Pyramid Song(5 mins)arr. Simon Hale
    • • Caroline Shaw
      • Partita – Sarabande(5 mins)
    • • Antonín Dvořák
      • Czech Suite, Op. 39 – Finale (Furiant)(5 mins)
    • • Ralph Vaughan Williams
      • Serenade to Music(14 mins)arr. R. Douglas
    • • Meredith Monk
      • Panda Chant II(2 mins)
    • • Duke Ellington
      • It Don't Mean a Thing (if it Ain't Got That Swing)(5 mins)arr. Harry Baker

  Performers

  • BBC Singers
  • Fantasia Orchestra
  • Tom Fetherstonhaugh

    conductor
    conductor

  Composers

  • Louis Prima
  • Radiohead
  • Caroline Shaw
  • Antonín Dvořák
  • Ralph Vaughan Williams
  • Meredith Monk
  • Duke Ellington

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  Seats from £13.24 to £33.64 (including booking fee)

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• 14:30

  Relaxed Prom (Bristol)

  Bristol Beacon

  The National Open Youth Orchestra – the world’s first disabled-led national youth ensemble – and members of BBC NOW perform music by Vivaldi, Charlotte Harding and Michael Betteridge

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  The National Open Youth Orchestra – the world’s first disabled-led national youth ensemble – and members of BBC NOW perform music by Vivaldi, Charlotte Harding and Michael Betteridge

  Programme

  • • • Antonio Vivaldi
      • The Four Seasons(12 mins)excerpts; arr. Rhian Davies and Ellen O'Brien
    • • Florence Price
      • Symphony No. 1 – Juba Dance (3rd mvt)(4 mins)arr. Rhian Davies
    • • Oliver Cross
      • Barriers(7 mins)arr. Liam Taylor-West
    • • Michael Betteridge
      • Soaring Through Sparks (Clarion Concerto)(3 mins)arr. Julia Koelmans
    • • Charlotte Harding
      • The Orchestra: A Young Person’s Guide(15 mins)arr. Liam Taylor-West; BBC commission

  Performers

  • Niamh Moriarty

    narrator
    narrator
  • Alessandro Vazzana

    Clarion
    Clarion
  • National Open Youth Orchestra
  • BBC National Orchestra of Wales
  • Alice Farnham

    conductor
    conductor

  Composers

  • Antonio Vivaldi
  • Florence Price
  • Oliver Cross
  • Michael Betteridge
  • Charlotte Harding

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  Seats £12 (+ booking fee)

  Seats £12 (+ booking fee)