As the series enters its 20th anniversary, the elegant Elizabethan Burghley House will once again play host to the opening night as the Battle Proms returns to Stamford on Saturday 8 July 2017.
With a loyal audience and up to 8,000 people attending annually the Battle Proms is now in its 13th year at Burghley 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 Penninsual 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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The William Cecil
Within the historic Burghley Estate, The William Cecil boasts unique rooms with original features, complimentary organic vodkas, and Egyptian cotton sheets. Its restaurant serves fresh, seasonal food..
The Bull And Swan
Situated in the centre of ancient Stamford, The Bull and Swan is a historic 16th-century inn. It features unique, luxury rooms and traditional cuisine made with fresh, local produce..
The George Hotel of
Set in a historic inn, The George Hotel of Stamford is situated just off the ancient Great North Road. Guests can enjoy high-quality, traditional and imaginative English cuisine, an outstanding wine list, and 4-star bedrooms with free Wi-Fi..
Crown Hotel
Fusing 17th century heritage with 21st century hospitality, this stylish boutique hotel is set amid the historic centre of Stamford. The Crown Hotel is less than 5 minutes drive from the A1 road..
The Little Annexe
The Little Annexe is set in Stamford, 2.2 km from Burghley House. Free private parking is available on site.
The Exeter Arms
In the country village of Easton-on-the-Hill, 2 miles from Stamford, the Exeter Arms offers bright, homely rooms, free Wi-Fi and free parking. It has a pub and restaurant. Rooms at the Exeter have all been individually designed.
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