Details of behind closed doors BBC Proms announced

Orchestras of a ‘Mozart size’ will play at the Royal Albert Hall from 28 August

There will be orchestras of Mozart and Beethoven size rather than Mahler and Shostakovich size but at least they will be performing live from the stage of the Royal Albert Hall, organisers of the BBC Proms have confirmed.

There will almost certainly not, however, be any physical audience in the auditorium, including for the traditionally rousing and patriotic last night. Flag waving and singing along in your front room will be encouraged.

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