Карточки Music Festivals Part A

the Proms

Eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music that takes place in various venues, including the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Organised by the BBC since 1927.

The Last Night of the Proms is the most well-known concert.

Last Night of the Proms

The most popular 'Last Night of the Proms' traditionally ends with the singing of the patriotic songs 'Land of Hope and Glory' and 'Rule Britannia'

the stalls

the seats that are nearest to the stage in a theatre

conductor

a person who stands in front of an orchestra, a group of singers etc., and directs their performance, especially somebody who does this as a profession

venue (noun)

eg: The hotel is an ideal venue for conferences and business meetings.

the place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports competition.

impresario

e.g. The Proms was the brainchild of the impresario Robert Newman.

a person who organizes and often finances plays, concerts, etc.

a giant

a famous musician or writer

'Land of Hope and Glory'

a British patriotic song, with music by Edward Elgar written in 1901 and lyrics by A. C. Benson later added in 1902

'Rule Britannia'

a British patriotic song, originating from the 1740 poem "Rule, Britannia" by James Thomson

a repertoire

all the plays, songs, pieces of music, etc. that a performer knows and can perform

To make a U-turn

e.g. Soon after this, the BBC made a U-turn by finding the solution of socially distanced singers so that audiences are free to sing along at home.

a complete change from one opinion or plan of action to an opposite one

accessible to everyone

Everyone can use, see, get smth

be a staple of smth;

e.g. Most of people declared that the pomp and pageantry of the Proms was a staple of the British summer.

used, needed, or enjoyed constantly usually by many individuals

the brainchild of someone

e.g. The Proms was the brainchild of the impresario Robert Newman.

an idea, plan, or creation of one person

raffle ticket

a numbered ticket

a pre-concert talk

a talk about the music you are going to listen to

chamber music

Music using a small group of musicians, with one player to a part.

philharmonic orchestra

e.g. The Lithuanian Philharmonic Orchestra played Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.

a large orchestra which plays classical music

to flock to (London)

e.g. The public has flocked to the show.

to go to a place in large numbers

Royal Albert Hall

The famous concert hall, best known for holding the annual summer Proms concerts since 1941.

the soundtrack to one's life

a personal collection of songs that gives you that flashback feeling whenever you hear them