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The world's greatest classical music festival - stunning performances and collaborations.

The world's greatest classical music festival. Stunning performances, unique collaborations and the sheer joy of live music. Relive 2023's highlights before the new season begins.

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BBC Proms: Proms Extra 2018

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BBC Proms: Proms Extra 2018: Episode 3

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Proms Extra 2018

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The BBC Symphony Orchestra tackle Shostakovich.

Katie Derham is joined by composer Kerry Andrew, soprano Golda Schultz and violinist Pekka Kuusisto. The focus is on the BBC Symphony Orchestra tackling Shostakovich.

Join Katie Derham for Proms Extra, the companion guide to the BBC Proms classical music festival. In this episode, the focus is on the BBC Symphony Orchestra tackling Shostakovich and two unconventional Proms featuring British and Irish folk music, and the Havana meets Kingston Prom. Guests are composer Kerry Andrew, soprano Golda Schultz and violinist Pekka Kuusisto, who wowed audiences two years ago with his Proms debut.

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Katie Derham casts an eye over the best of the action from the BBC Proms.

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