BBC bosses have asserted that Sam Smith’s upcoming Proms performance will be appropriate for the audience, despite previous controversies surrounding the singer’s suggestive live shows. Smith’s headline concert on August 2 has garnered complaints in the past for risqué outfits and provocative performances. However, BBC Radio 3 director Sam Jackson has assured that this performance will focus on the artist’s music and orchestral arrangements, emphasizing its suitability for the Proms festival.
The BBC Proms, a renowned classical music festival, returns for its 2024 season with a diverse lineup that includes indie-rock star Florence Welch and Grammy-winning singer Sam Smith. Running from July 19 to September 14, the festival will feature over 3,000 musicians in 90 concerts across London’s Royal Albert Hall and various venues throughout the UK. The highlight of the season is the debut performances by Welch and Smith. Welch will perform her Brit Award-winning album ‘Lungs’ with the BBC Concert Orchestra, while Smith will sing their Grammy-winning debut album ‘In The Lonely Hour’ with the BBC Concert Orchestra, marking the record’s 10th anniversary. The BBC Proms 2024 also features a strong emphasis on diversity, with nearly a third of the Proms featuring ethnically diverse soloists or conductors. Female conductors will also take the stage, representing a growing trend in the classical music industry.
Florence + The Machine will make their BBC Proms debut with a special orchestral performance of their debut album ‘Lungs’ at the Royal Albert Hall on September 11, 2024. The concert will mark their only UK date of the year and will feature a celebration of the album’s compelling poetry and music. Tickets go on sale on May 18, ranging from £26 to £80.
British conductor Sir Andrew Davis, known for his extensive career and artistic leadership of prestigious musical institutions, has passed away at the age of 80. The announcement of his passing has sparked an outpouring of tributes from the music community, acknowledging his exceptional contributions to the world of opera and symphonic music.
