The Proms 5: R. Strauss/Kaija Saariaho/Sibelius

Suzanne Bridson

Suzanne Bridson

WinkBall were at the Royal Albert Hall for the fifth night of the Proms, 2012. It marks the start of the eight-week summer season of classical and orchestral music, plus other events, performed every day from July 13 to September 8. Most of the events take place at the iconic Royal Albert Hall – though other venues include Cadogan Hall for the chamber concerts, and the Proms in the Park events across the UK to mark the last night. The fifth night celebrates Strauss – with performances, too, from Kaija Saariaho, Sibelius’ 7th Symphony, Anne Schwanewilms and more. Juanjo Mena made his Proms debut as the BBC Philharmonic's Chief Conductor. WinkBall video reporters will be finding out from the attendees what makes the Proms such a great, unique British event, and more…

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The Proms 5: R. Strauss/Kaija Saariaho/Sibelius

Event Date: 18/07/2012

WinkBall were at the Royal Albert Hall for the fifth night of the Proms, 2012. It marks the start of the eight-week summer season of classical and orchestral music, plus other events, performed every day from July 13 to September 8. Most of the events take place at the iconic Royal Albert Hall – though other venues include Cadogan Hall for the chamber concerts, and the Proms in the Park events across the UK to mark the last night. The fifth night celebrates Strauss – with performances, too, from Kaija Saariaho, Sibelius’ 7th Symphony, Anne Schwanewilms and more. Juanjo Mena made his Proms debut as the BBC Philharmonic's Chief Conductor. WinkBall video reporters will be finding out from the attendees what makes the Proms such a great, unique British event, and more…