Richard Bratby

Affectionate and unthreatening, just like usual: Last Night of the Proms reviewed

The BBC’s orchestras are the absolute cream of the crop right now

Golda Schultz performing at the Last Night of the Proms. Image: Chris Christodoulou 
issue 19 September 2020
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  • Last Night of the Proms

    Royal Albert Hall, via iPlayer

  • BBC National Orchestra of Wales, Bancroft, Romaniw

    Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff, via iPlayer

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