BBC Proms Season 2026 Episode 14 - Debuts at the Proms

Airdate: 2026-Aug-16

Episode summary:

Katie Derham presents a celebration of moments that made Proms history, with landmark premieres and remarkable debuts, including the first appearances of artists, orchestras and even instruments. Featuring a Betsy Jolas debut inspired by Shakespeare's Tempest, music from the Spanish National Orchestra,, soprano Angel Blue's triumphant first appearance, and the first accordion soloist to grace the Last Night of the Proms stage with Ksenija Sidorova's rendition of Piazzolla's Libertango.

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