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Summer time is Proms time. Though the annual classical music festival may not be a huge priority for you (it’s not for me), there’s something inspiring about the fact that it’s still flourishing, especially in these nothing-matters-but-corporate-profit times. Casual listeners might only know the weirdy, oompah, flag-bashing Land of Hope and Glory element of Last Night of the Proms, but that’s not representative of the whole shebang, thank God. There’s all sorts available during the eight weeks, from swoony, name-that-advert ballet music to experimental new commissions, a BBC Young Composer event and the appearance of the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra. Ticket prices vary but every concert is available live on Radio 3 and on BBC Sounds, with some also screened on TV. This year, several Proms are happening away from London’s Royal Albert Hall, in venues such as St George’s Hall in Liverpool, Belfast’s Waterfront Hall and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff. All created and funded by the BBC, ie by you and me. I am delighted to give money to such a brilliant event.
