First Night of the Proms review - 250th anniversary of US independence takes centre stage
The First Night of the 2026 Proms at the Royal Albert Hall celebrated the 250th anniversary of American independence. The program featured American composers and performances by Dalia Stasevska and Yunchan Lim.
The Proms’ principal guest conductor, Dalia Stasevska, displayed her trademark dynamism. Photograph: Chris Christodoulou/BBC The Proms’ principal guest conductor, Dalia Stasevska, displayed her trademark dynamism. Photograph: Chris Christodoulou/BBC Proms 2026 Review First Night of the Proms review – 250th anniversary of US independence takes centre stage From Copland to Gershwin and a new Emily Dickinson-based commission it was America’s evening – but with a surprise Mancunian encore
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