Conservative Britons were shocked to learn that patriotic anthems Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory, which are traditionally performed on the last night of BBC Proms concert season, may be axed from this year’s program.
The Proms are among the oldest yearly performances of classical music in the UK, culminating with the Last Night, a concert leaning towards popular numbers. An unwavering feature of this part are the British national anthem and other patriotic songs.
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