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The Royal Albert Hall is no stranger to me. I have attended many rock concerts there over the years, but this was the first classical/orchestral concert I had seen there.
I remember being taken by the format of the Proms, and I liked how there was an allocation of standing tickets that one could purchase on the day, with people choosing to stand, sit, kneel, and even lie down to listen to the music, as long as the space allowed.
I had a fantasy of - one day - living in central London and attending the entire season of the proms. I would walk out my front door every day, and carelessly stroll to the hall to listen to that days offering - just like any respectable man about town would do. Alas, that lottery win has not yet come to pass. Even if it did, chances of having enough time to attend every concert physically would be an ambitions one. That’s why, this year - with an empty diary throughout most of July, August, and September, I have set myself a challenge to “attend” every prom via broadcast; whether TV or radio.
To make the occasion more meaningful, I have booked a couple of proms to attend in person, and I have decided to keep a record (this blog) of my lay-person’s musings and thoughts on each event. I have no formal education in music, but I probably know (just about) enough to hold my own.
Hope you enjoy my accounts!
Andy
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