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Since their first concert in 1997, the
Battle Proms have been treating their
audiences to a heady mix of sublime
classical music, a carefully choreo-
graphed Spitfire flypast and cavalry displays,
dramatic cannon fire and stunning firework
finales.
As the series enters its 20th anniversary,
the Battle Proms will once again return to
Highclere Castle, the home of ITV’s
Downton Abbey, on Saturday, August 5.
The Battle Proms takes much of its historical
inspiration from the Napoleonic wars.
As well as staging a colourful skill-at-arms
cavalry display in full regalia, the Battle Proms
is also the only place in the world you can see
Beethoven’s Battle Symphony performed as
he intended – with 193 live firing cannons
providing a thunderous percussion.
And if this wasn’t excitement enough for a
summer’s afternoon, the Battle Proms have
worked closely with the Grace Spitfire team
over the years to create one of the most
carefully choreographed aerial displays
you are likely to catch this summer.
So much more than just a fly past, this display
has the iconic Spitfire dancing through the sky
to the opening pieces of the orchestral perfor-
mance by the New English Concert Orchestra.
The full orchestral programme then takes cen-
tre stage for the rest of the evening, complete
with a stunning performance by star soprano
Denise Leigh and culminating in a flag-waving,
sing-a-long Last Night of the Proms-style finale
as a spectacular firework display lights up the
sky.
Out&About has teamed up with the Battle
Proms to offer three readers the chance to win
a pair of tickets to the event at Highclere Castle
on August 5.
If you don’t want to leave it to chance then find
out more and book tickets for this spectacular
night out at visit or call
01432 355 416.
For your chance to win a pair of tickets to the
Highclere Battle Proms, answer the following
question:
Which wars provide much of the historical
inspiration for the Battle Proms?
Send your answer on the form, to
Highclere Battle Proms competition,
Out&About, Newspaper House, Faraday Road,
Newbury, Berkshire RG14 2DW. The closing
date for entries is Tuesday, July 11.
For Out&About terms and conditions see page
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OA competition
Three pairs of tickets to the Highclere Battle Proms concert to be won
Highclere Battle Proms
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