Karen Ní Bhroin makes acclaimed BBC Proms debut
Irish conductor Karen Ní Bhroin made her BBC Proms debut in style, leading two performances of The Traitors Proms at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday 26th July. Conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Chorus and BBC Singers and a number of soloists, the concerts were hosted by Claudia Winkleman and featured a diverse programme blending classical favourites with dramatic flair.
Ní Bhroin’s debut was met with praise across the board. The Guardian noted her “confident Proms debut” as she led the “massed ranks” of performers. MusicOMH described the performances of the classical works as “predictably excellent,” highlighting Karen Ní Bhroin’s direction from the podium.
BBC Radio 3 presenter Katie Derham highlighted her assured presence, commenting: “She’s certainly demonstrated a very calm head and a wonderful manner… she’s been a real hit with all the musicians and with the audience as well.”
The afternoon concert is available to listen back on BBC Sounds, and a television broadcast will follow soon on BBC TV.