Basel Proms 2026

Description

Inspired by the legendary BBC Proms music festival, Basel Proms ignites a passion for classical music among people of all ages, genders, backgrounds, and nationalities. Together with the community choir and unique performances, we enrich the cultural landscape of Basel by creating an inclusive platform for musical expression at the highest level while promoting togetherness and engagement within the community. Basel Festival Orchestra The Basel Proms Chorus David Lawrence Principal Conductor Beverley Worboys Soprano, Artistic Director Wynne Evans Tenor, Guest Soloist Angela Brower Mezzo-soprano Amira Abouzahra Violin Susan Brownfield Soprano Program: Leonard Bernstein: Overture to Candide Carl Orff: “O Fortuna” from Carmina Burana W. A. Mozart: “Lacrimosa” from Requiem Gioachino Rossini: “Una voce poco fa” from The Barber of Seville (Angela Brower, mezzo-soprano) Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy: “Thanks be to God” from Elijah Gabriel Fauré: Pavane P. I. Tchaikovsky: Waltz Scene from Eugene Onegin Giacomo Puccini: “Nessun Dorma” from Tosca (Wynne Evans, tenor) George Gershwin: Fantasy on Porgy and Bess; arr. by Frolov (Amira Abouzahra, Violin) Georges Bizet: Carmen Trio from Carmen Jones Richard Rodgers/Oscar Hammerstein: “You’ll never walk alone” from Carousel Henry Wood: Fantasia on British Sea Songs: 1. The Saucy Arethusa, 2. Tom Bowling, 3. Jack's the Lad Johann Peter Hebel: Z’Basel an mym Rhy Edward Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 Leonard Bernstein: “Make our Garden Grow” from Candide

Highlights

• Featuring the Basel Festival Orchestra and renowned soloists
• Includes iconic pieces by Bernstein, Mozart, and Puccini
• A celebration of classical music for all ages

General Information

Basel Proms 2026 is inspired by the BBC Proms and aims to engage the community through classical music. The event will showcase a variety of performances, including works by famous composers, at the Stadtcasino Basel.

Location

Konzertgasse 1, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

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