Programmes
Why a Concert Programme Puts One Piece Before Another
Concert programme order can turn separate works into a conversation. Learn to notice contrast, continuity, and arrival…
The listening shelf
Articles
Explore Prime Concert Guide's articles on choosing performances, understanding venues and programmes, listening closely and planning a concert night that suits you.
Venues
Standing Room or a Seat: Choose by the Night You Want
Standing room or a seat? Choose a concert spot that fits how you want to listen, move, see the stage, and manage the…
Programmes
Before the Printed Programme: How Concerts Shared Their Music
Before the printed concert programme, audiences used familiar tunes, spoken introductions, and social custom to follow…
Choosing
The Familiar-Name Trap: Choosing Beyond the Composer
Choosing a concert by composer alone can mislead; compare the forces, format, duration and setting to find a…
Planning
A Midweek Concert with Room to Unwind
Plan a midweek concert with room to unwind by giving the performance a comfortable place in your evening, with fewer…
Our point of view
A concert begins with curiosity
There is no single right way to go to a concert. A little curiosity about the music, the room and your own listening can open up the whole evening.