Richard Bratby

Couldn’t the BBC have filled at least some of the seats? First night of the Proms reviewed

Plus: a spry, smiling account of the Eroica and Rattle at his wacky best

The First Night of the Proms 2020 played to an empty Royal Albert Hall. Photo: Chris Christodoulou

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