No, Sherrie. The Proms over here are much different from the UK and European Proms. I first discovered the British Proms in my last fandom.
I found this definition, although I'm sure someone here will be able to give you a more definitive answer:
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Proms is a series of concerts founded by Sir Henry Wood in 1895, now promoted every summer by the BBC. Over 70 concerts take place in the Royal Albert Hall, London, usually one every night, sometimes with additional late night concerts and, on occasional weekends, afternoon concerts too.
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As far as I know it is mostly classical music in the UK, although I could very well be wrong and wait for a correction from someone more knowledgeable on this than I.
Of course, that quote refers to the UK proms, not the European series, which is somewhat different. I don't know if one inspired the other, or if they developed independently.
The first I heard of the Night of the Proms was when it was first announced that Meat would be one of the performers in 2001. It has nothing to do with our 'dancing Proms,' but is instead a huge festival with a delectable mix of popular and rock and classical music being played over a period of 45 days, night after night, in European town after town, country after country.
I just fell in love with the concept. I wish we had something like this over here in the States. I suppose our Boston Pops might be the closest we come to it.
I hope that helps. And as I said, I hope someone who knows more about these things or who has attended them, will come and shed some more light on the subject.
The televised versions, Sherrie, contained edited clips from all the major performers, as well as some of the orchestra's songs.
Would you all like another taste of what it might be like when Meat and the band join forces with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra??
Okay... You talked me into it.
(Yeah, that was tough!!
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Here is another song from the same televised program. One that's certain to be performed in February!!
Hope you enjoy it!! Great way to start off a day (or for Sherrie, who sees these in the evenings--a great way to end a day!!) What can I say--any time of day is the right time to listen to Meat!!!
Love to all,
MB
xxx