Since their first concert in 1997 the Battle Proms have been treating their audiences to a heady mix of sublime classical music, carefully choreographed Spitfire and cavalry displays, dramatic cannon fire and stunning firework finales. As the series enters its 20th anniversary year, the leafy surrounds of the Queen Elizabeth Oak Field will once again play host to an expected crowd of around 8,000 happy picnickers, when the Battle Proms returns to Hatfield House on Saturday 15 July 2017.
Now in its 17th year at Hatfield House, 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. Written to celebrate a key victory during the Peninsula War, the Battle Symphony was composed to include 193 live firing cannons, not something you can find in your average concert hall! But the Battle Proms Team brings over 200 cannons to each of their concerts for use in Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture and the Battle Symphony. It is this authentic, groundshaking and breathtaking percussion that makes the Battle Proms signature piece a truly remarkable experience and one that keeps audience members returning to their concerts year after year.
And if this wasn’t drama enough, the Battle Proms have worked closely with the Grace Spitfire team over the years to create one of the most carefully choreographed Spitfire displays you are likely to catch this summer. So much more than just a fly past, this display has the iconic plane dancing through the sky to the opening pieces of the orchestral performance by the 60 piece New English Concert Orchestra. The full orchestral programme then takes centre 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!
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Beales Hotel
Stylish and modern, this stunning hotel offers free Wi-Fi, luxurious air-conditioned rooms, award-winning food and free parking, all in a great location in Hatfield, just off the A1(M)..
Ramada Hatfield
Ramada Hatfield has a great location for both business and leisure guests. It is situated within easy reach of the A1M, M25, and London, and is only 14 miles from London Luton Airport..
Mercure Hatfield Oak Hotel
This 3-star hotel is in the picturesque county of Hertfordshire, 19 km from the outskirts of London and easily accessible from the M25 and A1(M) motorways. Free private parking and free Wi-Fi access are provided..
Best Western Homestead Court
Located around 5 minutes from national rail links at Welwyn Garden City Station, the Best Western Homestead Court Hotel is also near to the major business parks at Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield..
Premier Inn Welwyn Garden
Premier Inn Welwyn Garden City is about a mile from the train station, close to the A1(M) and a few miles from Hatfield Galleria shopping centre. Trains from Welwyn Garden City frequently run into Central London..
Tower House
Situated 1 km from Brookmans Park in Hatfield, this holiday home features a barbecue. It provides free private parking. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
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