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‘It’s really a coup’: Irish Baroque Orchestra to make BBC Proms debut with Handel ‘Dublin’ oratorio not performed since 18th century • Apr. 24, 2025, 3:47 AM ET (Irish Times)

Proms in the dark: BBC plans an all-nighter at the Royal Albert Hall • Apr. 23, 2025, 3:40 PM ET (BBC)

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Also Known As	the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts

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