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24 Aug 09

Review: Prom 50, Fidelio played by Daniel Barenboim and the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra

Discusses the parallels between Fidelio/Enlightenment etc and the Middle Eastern situation, and mentions (welcomes) the re-politicisation of music

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18 Aug 09

Waltraud Meier heads for the Proms - Times Online

I am so looking forward to this. I do so like Waltraud Meier, and wish she would perform here more often

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22 Jul 09

Opera Today : Prom 2 — Haydn: The Creation

mostly stellar playing from the Gabrieli Players, with especially strong contributions from Katy Bircher’s flute and the Fortepiano of Benjamin Bayl

www.operatoday.com/...prom_2_haydn_th.php - Preview

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15 Jul 09

Ban loud clapping during BBC Proms, says expert | thelondonpaper.com

I don't find clapping between movements to be the most egregious behaviour, although it's unnecessary and inconsiderate.

But anybody who claps while the music is actually playing ought to be thrown out at the first opportunity.

www.thelondonpaper.com/...g-during-bbc-proms-says-expert - Preview

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04 Jul 09

Latest headlines  /  Corrections and alterations made to BBC Proms Guide 2009 MUSOLIFE.COM

Just a few clarifications, corrections of mis-spellings, and a few substitutions. Obviously, other substitutions will emerge during the season

www.musolife.com/e-to-bbc-proms-guide-2009.html - Preview

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09 Jun 09

Barry Manilow headlines Park Prom

I don't get it. I don't see the point of a pop concert with the likes of Barry Manilow and Katherine Jenkins. I know someone who's got tickets and is under the impression he's going to a classical concert. Why on earth would he want to go to a Barry Manilow /Katherine Jenkins concert unless he happens, coincidentally, to be a fan of their particular sorts of pop music?

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15 Jul 07

Embracing the people’s Proms - Times Online

Summary of Nicholas Kenyon's tenure. I personally thought the 2001 Last Night a master stroke and also one that should have remained: enough time would have passed by now for it to be regarded as traditional

entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/...article2065032.ece - Preview

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