Vaughan Williams & Britten at the Proms
Andrew Manze leads the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra in a program celebrating English music. The concert features Vaughan Williams’s Symphony No. 9, a work reflecting the Wessex landscape and wartime memories, alongside his spiritually resonant Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis. Dutch violinist Simone Lamsma makes her Proms debut performing Benjamin Britten’s Violin Concerto. The evening also includes the world premiere of Carmel Smickersgill’s A Brick Thrown with Love, a BBC co-commission exploring themes of resilience.
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When and where does the concert take place?+
It takes place on September 4, 2026, at the Royal Albert Hall in South Kensington, London.
Who is performing at this Proms concert?+
The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra performs under conductor Andrew Manze, featuring violinist Simone Lamsma.
How do I get tickets for the concert?+
Tickets are available through the official BBC Proms ticketing platform. Tickets on Mood.
What works are included in the program?+
The concert features Vaughan Williams’s Symphony No. 9 and Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, Britten’s Violin Concerto, and the world premiere of Carmel Smickersgill’s A Brick Thrown with Love.
