Programme
4.30pm Gates Open
Before the cavalry displays, while you enjoy your picnic, you will be entertained by the accomplished acoustic guitarist Matthew Ord who will play a selection of Napoleonic folk tunes.
6.45pm Napoleonic Cavalry and Infantry displays:
This year the Napoleonic cavalry and infantry re-enactors will duel, drill and skirmish their way into the first half of the evening's entertainment.
7.25pm Evening gun salute:
The English Field Artillery Company will fire a volley of shots from a vintage field gun. In addition, the salute will be accompanied by infantry musketfire!
7.30pm - 10.00pm The Musical Programme
New English Concert Orchestra
Conductor: Douglas Coombes
Solo Cellist: Ella Rundle
Soprano: Denise Leigh
Tenor: Nicholas Ransley
Our rousing musical programme commences with a Spitfire Air Display choreographed to Gustav Holst's Jupiter! You can look forward to a wealth of triumphal classics performed by the New English Concert Orchestra including Antonin Dvorįk's New World Symphony No 9 and Johann Strauss' beautiful waltz Artist's Life. This year our wonderful soprano soloist Denise Leigh will be joined by the acclaimed tenor Nicholas Ransley to perform a selection of arias and operatic duets. Our talented young cellist Ella Rundle will perform the dramatic first movement of Sir Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto.
There is, of course, Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture (with live cannon) and the unforgettable performance of Beethoven's Battle Symphony with 193 live cannon, musketfire and fireworks!
The concert finale will embrace all the traditional proms favourites including Jerusalem, Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory, complete with our famous spectacular firework display.
Come along and enjoy an evening of ground-shaking, breath-taking, unforgettable entertainment.
Location
- Please bring your own picnic, but for safety reasons no fires or barbecues are allowed.
- A hearty Hog Roast and a bar will be available.
- Seating and cover is not provided so do bring chairs, tables, picnic blankets and umbrellas.
- No dogs, other than guide dogs, can be admitted.
- Ample free parking is provided.
- Please come early to allow plenty of time for parking.
- Special parking is available for disabled concert-goers.
F.A.Qs & Extra Information
Ticket Information
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Adult:
£26 Early Booking Offer before May 1
£28 from May 1
£33 on the day of concert (subject to availability)
Child under 16:
£14
(under 5 years free)
Advance group bookings of 10 or more
qualify for a £2 reduction per ticket.
You'll be pleased to know there is no booking fee.
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About Highclere Castle
Highclere Castle is a dignified retreat, rich in history and treasures. Only one hour from London the Castle sits in the heart of the Berkshire countryside amidst 6000 acres of stunning landscaped parkland. It was designed in the 1830s at the same time as the Houses of Parliament, this soaring pinnacled mansion provided a perfect setting for the 3rd Earl of Carnavon, one of the great host's of Queen Victoria's reign.
The 5th Earl of Carnarvon famously discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun and there is a permanent exhibition of Egyptology contained within the cellars of the Castle reflecting this exciting period of history. The family have also had a long association with horseracing and there is a second exhibition celebrating 10 years of links to this sport of kings.
The magnificent parkland with it's massive cedars was designed by Capability Brown and are from an earlier house at Highclere. The Battle Proms Concert is the largest musical event in the Highclere Calender. The concert takes place in front of the Castle which is illuminated by dramatic lighting and forms the backdrop to this stunning event.
Highclere Castle official website: www.highclerecastle.co.uk