lyrics sung at Last Night of the Proms after BBC U-turnThe traditional songs Rule, Britannia! and Land of Hope and Glory have been sung during the Last Night of the Proms after weeks of controversy over the event. The BBC previously said the pieces would be performed without lyrics but executed a U-turn following heated debate over the decision. The original plan was for the traditional pieces, seen by some as controversial because of their perceived ties to imperialism, to be performed without lyrics. The BBC Proms later said that “both pieces will now include a select group of BBC singers.

Source: The Guardian September 12, 2020 21:45 UTC