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In an anarchist society, the '''Babel Proms''' would be the continuation of what is now the '''BBC Proms''', as revised by [[Canada|Canadian]] music project [[Babel (music)|Babel]]. [[Classical music]] would continue to be performed in [[London]]'s [[Royal Albert Hall]], except other artists representing other countries and genres would be eligible to perform as well. This turns the iconic classical music festival into a celebration of sounds and colours. Every fifth season, the festival goes global with the '''International Gala''', which expands beyond classical music. [[Dance]] and [[Theatre|theatrical]] performances, including [[opera]] and [[ballet]], would be performed at the Royal Opera House. Initially it would seem ambitious to expand further into [[sports]] but who knows? | In an anarchist society, the '''Babel Proms''' would be the continuation of what is now the '''BBC Proms''', as revised by [[Canada|Canadian]] music project [[Babel (music)|Babel]]. [[Classical music]] would continue to be performed in [[London]]'s [[Royal Albert Hall]], except other artists representing other countries and genres would be eligible to perform as well. This turns the iconic classical music festival into a celebration of sounds and colours. Every fifth season, the festival goes global with the '''International Gala''', which expands beyond classical music. [[Dance]] and [[Theatre|theatrical]] performances, including [[opera]] and [[ballet]], would be performed at the Royal Opera House. Smaller productions could utilize West End theatres. Initially it would seem ambitious to expand further into [[sports]] but who knows? | ||
If very, ''very'' successful, the Proms would expand into several countries, such as [[New York City|New York]], the only other Alpha ++ city. | If very, ''very'' successful, the Proms would expand into several countries, such as [[New York City|New York]], the only other Alpha ++ city. Shows there would be stage at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and/or its Broadway theatres. | ||
==Venues== | |||
In its current incarnation, the BBC Proms uses the Royal Albert Hall as its primary venue. | |||
==Potential acts if the transition had been made as of 2025== | |||
:England | |||
*London Symphony Orchestra (orchestra from [[London]]) | |||
:United States of America | |||
*New York Philharmonic (orchestra from [[New York City]]) | |||
*Philadelphia Orchestra (orchestra from [[Philadelphia]]) | |||
:Canada | |||
*Cirque du Soleil (circus from [[Montreal]]) | |||
*James & Jamesy (clown duo from [[Vancouver]]) | |||
:Russia | |||
*Slava Polunin | |||
==Potential pieces/shows if the transition had been made as of 2025== | |||
:England | |||
*Girl Hamlet | |||
*Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 | |||
*The Taming of the Shrew | |||
*The Tempest (play by [[William Shakespeare]]) | |||
:United States of America | |||
*Hamilton: An American Musical (musical) | |||
*The Phantom of the Opera (musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber) | |||
*West Side Story (musical) | |||
:Canada | |||
*O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy (play by James & Jamesy) | |||
:Russia | |||
*Slava's SnowShow (clown show by Slava Polunin) | |||
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