Proms Interactive Services
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|08:27 UK Time, Thursday, 27 August 2009
Well, we're up to Prom 56 already. How do you think it's going? And what do you think of the interactive services we've been offering this year? I'd love to hear your thoughts. What works for you and what doesn't?
Just a quick re-cap of some highlights:
There are now 4 MaestroCams to study. Watch conductors with expert commentary. These are available here until the end of the Proms. Please let me know what you think about this service by commenting on the blog.
This year we've select 8 Proms-Plus event for filming. These are permanently available on the website. Speakers include Sir Roger Norrington, Philip Pullman, Andrew Motion and broadcaster Christopher Cook.
This year the Proms publication team have given us the opportunity to enjoy a virtual copy of the programme to read as we listen. I think it's great. What do you think?
Are you having your say? Do you value other's opinions? I find reading these reviews really valuable. Here's an example from Prom 45. You can review and comment on every Prom this year.
If you, or a friend, came to take part in one of our events then you'll know that we've created a web page just for you to keep as a memento of your day. Have you seen these? If so, is this valuable to you?
We launched the Radio 3 Blog several months ago now. The Proms season has generated lots of content for us. Again, I'm really interested to hear your feed back. What kind of content would you like to see more of less of?
Please do let me and the Proms team know what you think by commenting here.
Not created by us but by Proms fan Jon Jacob. These are some of my favourite pieces of content and I had absolutely nothing to do with them.
Elsewhere on the web...
Other people are creating great content.
Here are a few suggestions - please do feel free to post your own.
Comment number 1.
At 17:32 27th Aug 2009, cliffjed wrote:I wasn't aware of the Proms Plus Webcasts. I will view them with interest. The MaestroCam is a great accompaniment to the broadcast although I wouldn't choose to watch it instead of the Prom.
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Comment number 2.
At 18:34 27th Aug 2009, RolandTaylor wrote:Thanks for the comments. I hope you enjoy the webcasts. It will be interesting to hear your feed back. Is this the kind of service we should keep offering?
Concerning Maestrocam, it is the kind of service that certainly works very well after the Prom. Once you've enjoyed the concert you can delve much deeper into the music in the same way that an enhanced DVD gives you a 'director/producer commentary' option. I particularly enjoyed Matthew Rowe's commentary on Holst's Planets and am looking forward to hearing how Jason Lai fares tomorrow evening.
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