BBC Proms: Season 2026, Episode 3

2026 - 3: Prog Rock at the Proms

Classical arrangements of music by ELP, Genesis, Mike Oldfield, Jethro Tull, Pink Floyd, Yes and more, in a rock-classical crossover performed by the BBC Concert Orchestra alongside a group of rock veterans. Presented by Stuart Maconie from the Royal Albert Hall. The BBC Concert Orchestra, conductor Robert Ames, Guy Garvey, Jane Weaver, Gruff Rhys, Carl Palmer, Peter Hammill. ELP/Copland, arr Robert Ames: Fanfare for the Common Man. Jethro Tull, arr Sam Gale: Out Bloody Rageous Pt 1. Genesis, arr Adam Dennis: A Trick of the Tail. Genesis, arr Sam Gale: I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe). Renaissance, arr Christian Balvig: Northern Lights. Moody Blues, arr Fiona Brice: Nights in White Satin. Van der Graaf Generator, arr Adam Dennis: Refugees. Yes, arr Chaines: And You And I; Close to the Edge; Siberian Khatru. Mike Oldfield: Tubular Bells Pt 1 - excerpts. Interval. ELP, arr Robert Ames Karn: Evil; First Impression Part 2. Osibisa, arr Christian Balvig: Komfo 5. Frank Zappa, arr Christian Balvig: Peaches En Regalia. Focus, arr Christian Balvig: Sylvia. King Crimson, arr Fiona Brice: 21st Century Schizoid Man; I Talk to the Wind; Court of the Crimson King. Jethro Tull: Reasons for Waiting. Genesis, arr Fiona Brice: Entangled. Gentle Giant, arr Sam Gale: On Reflection. Incredible String Band, arr Christian Balvig: Maker of Islands. Pink Floyd, arr Fiona Brice: Great Gig In the Sky. Supertramp, arr Christian Balvig: Crime of the Century. ELP/ Mussorgsky, arr Robert Ames: Great Gate of Kiev.