Last Night of the Proms.

Iam64

My husband wanted Nimrod played at his funeral. I’m another who loves I vow to thee my country

I well up when listening to Nimrod no matter what the situation I’m in.

I never watch the very end of the last night of the proms, I don't like audience participation.
Bohemian Rhapsody was enjoyable but the singer was not that good. Needed someone with an operatic voice rather than west end musical one.

merlotgran

A highlight for me was The Gathering Tree composed by Rachel Portman who is widely known for her film scores.
Perfect choral music for a Last Night.

Quite agree... that was wonderful!

Deedaa

I thought the promenaders were quite restrained Gin Where were tje party poppers and whistles? I remember my mother getting very cross about them.

I thought it was better without all that.

I really loved watching it last night, as I do every year, and I watch it to the end every year..

I thought the promenaders were quite restrained Gin Where were tje party poppers and whistles? I remember my mother getting very cross about them.

Grandma70s

Magenta8

I can't say I enjoyed all of it but it was good to see that the tradition lives on complete with the silliness and light heartedness on the one hand and the traditional elements on the other.

One thing that bugs me is that, long before Queen even existed, I had a 78rpm record of a piece entitled "Bohemian Rhapsody." I can't remember who composed it or recorded it and the record was lost or broken years ago.

It was Dvorak. I still haven’t got used to Bohemian Rhapsody being by anyone else!

Oh Duh!!!

I used to listen to Dvorak with friends when we were teenagers too!

Oh yes, of course! In my defence it was over 50 years ago, and still that quick brown fox jumps!!

I loved the conductor, the orchestra sounded so alive and enjoying themselves. I thought the first half was lovely and the soloists were superb.

I was a regular like Monica, trotting along after work to the Albert Hall. I used to enter the ballot for last night tickets and was lucky enough one year. It was quite an experience, not like the sedate usual performances. I have also been to a first night.

I must say I found last night’s audience rather disrespectful to the soloists. I am all for a bit of fun but not during the music.

Magenta8

I can't say I enjoyed all of it but it was good to see that the tradition lives on complete with the silliness and light heartedness on the one hand and the traditional elements on the other.

One thing that bugs me is that, long before Queen even existed, I had a 78rpm record of a piece entitled "Bohemian Rhapsody." I can't remember who composed it or recorded it and the record was lost or broken years ago.

It was Dvorak. I still haven’t got used to Bohemian Rhapsody being by anyone else!

Retroladywriting
It's jumps not jumped, otherwise there is no 's'. !!

Magenta8

I can't say I enjoyed all of it but it was good to see that the tradition lives on complete with the silliness and light heartedness on the one hand and the traditional elements on the other.

One thing that bugs me is that, long before Queen even existed, I had a 78rpm record of a piece entitled "Bohemian Rhapsody." I can't remember who composed it or recorded it and the record was lost or broken years ago.

Bohemian Bohemian Rhapsody by Freddie Mercury is an original.

There were other Rhapsodies before that one, of course, written by other composers.

The Gathering Tree was beautiful. I tried to get it on YouTube so I can share it, but I can't find it. Maybe they have to wait as last night was the premiere ...

Absolutely stunning performance of Bohemian Rhapsody and I loved seeing Bill Bailey on the same typewriter I used when learning to touch type.
All together now - 'the quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog ' (If you know, you know)

I can't say I enjoyed all of it but it was good to see that the tradition lives on complete with the silliness and light heartedness on the one hand and the traditional elements on the other.

One thing that bugs me is that, long before Queen even existed, I had a 78rpm record of a piece entitled "Bohemian Rhapsody." I can't remember who composed it or recorded it and the record was lost or broken years ago.

A highlight for me was The Gathering Tree composed by Rachel Portman who is widely known for her film scores.
Perfect choral music for a Last Night.

It was wonderful! Such variety. Loved it. Bill Bailey was fun smile

I apologise to the conductor for misspelling her name ☹️

Bohemian Rhapsody was wonderful! Freddie was a genius.

We did go to a prom this year. Dh asked me to pick a night, I chose the one with Mendelssohn’s violin concerto. There was some Stravinsky, too.

Next night at the Albert Hall will be for John Rutter’s Christmas concert - booked early!
Went last year, it was brilliant.

My husband wanted Nimrod played at his funeral. I’m another who loves I vow to thee my country

That was a great Last Night. Bohemian Rhapsody was extraordinary. Elim Chan is a joy to watch.

I admit to shedding a few tears during the National Anthem. It’s such a beautiful arrangement and as we know the King’s challenges…

We really enjoyed it.
It was both emotional and enjoyable.

No, Iam64 your post is absolutely fine.

I think Elgar's music or part of the Planet Suite (Jupiter - I Vow to Thee my Country) would make splendid English anthems with some tweaking of the words.

Elim Chan is wonderful, so enthusiastic, I remember her from last year.

There is another thread too.

Two excellent soloists, Louise Alder and Alison Balsom. Not keen on the conductor. The pace of the evening in general seemed rather lacklustre to me..

It was a very good Last Night. A real party atmosphere.

It was wonderful to see Brian Taylor and Roger Moore and what a great reception they were given. I’m enjoying this Last Night and as others have said it’s evocative of a childhood long ago, listening with parents no longer here, and shedding a few tears. Love the energetic Ellin Chen, too.