Credit: BBC / Chris Christodoulou
A short video is available to view here.
Friday 27 March 2026: BBC Arts has launched a full classical music concert filmed in Apple Immersive for Apple Vision Pro. Debut at the BBC Proms is available on the Apple TV app for free from today, offering audiences a way to experience the BBC Proms like never before.
The immersive pilot is the result of BBC’s innovative research and development work with the support of Apple, to explore how emerging technologies could help bring the best of arts and culture to more people.
The experience follows Austrian piano sensation Lukas Sternath as he takes to the stage in his BBC Proms debut, performing Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto in A Minor with the BBC Symphony Orchestra, under chief conductor Sakari Oramo.
Filmed at the iconic Royal Albert Hall during the 2025 Proms season, the experience brings viewers onto the stage and into the heart of the orchestra. Audiences can watch the performance just inches away from the pianist’s hands, surrounded by the full force of the orchestra in Spatial Audio, and immersed in the grandeur of one of the world’s most historic concert venues.
Suzy Klein, Head of Arts and Classical Music TV, says, “BBC Arts is committed to seeking out new ways for people to experience arts and culture, and to reach new audiences with our rich offering. We’re grateful that Apple Vision Pro makes this innovative project possible, and to Livewire Pictures for embracing the new technology. We hope audiences are encouraged to also experience the magic of the Proms in person at the Royal Albert Hall this summer, or to follow from home on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sounds.”
Mariel Capisciolto, Head of Digital Development at the BBC, says, “This is a great example of how the BBC can think creatively about using new technology to deliver value for all in the future. This is just one of the ways we’re futureproofing the BBC by investing in innovative storytelling formats.”
Lukas Sternath, Pianist, says, “Playing at the Royal Albert Hall was incredible, and you only get your BBC Proms debut once! I feel very fortunate that it was captured in such detail using this technology, allowing audiences to relive the experience with me again and again.”
Guy Freeman, Managing Director of Livewire Pictures says, “We always seek to innovate in our filming of the BBC Proms and this project offered a fantastic opportunity for us to upskill and use Blackmagic’s URSA Cine Immersive cameras to bring audiences closer than ever before. Everyone who watches the concert in Apple Vision Pro feels as though they are on the BBC Proms stage, with Lukas and able to look all around at every single detail. It’s quite extraordinary.”
Matt Todd, Director of Programming for the Royal Albert Hall, says, “The Royal Albert Hall was originally conceived by Prince Albert as the Central Hall of Arts and Sciences, so we are especially thrilled that this innovative technology is being showcased on our stage in this wonderful example of talent and innovation coming together to create something extraordinary.”
A short video is available to view here.
The BBC Proms will return to the Royal Albert Hall this summer, with tickets starting at £8. Further information about the 2026 programme is due to be released this spring.
Debut at the BBC Proms is available from Friday March 27, on the Apple TV app for Apple Vision Pro. Apple Vision Pro is available in 13 countries and regions, including all Apple Store locations in the UK. Customers can book a 30-minute demo at their local Apple Store location and experience the magic of spatial computing, including Apple Immersive Video. The Producer for Debut at the BBC Proms is Guy Freeman for Livewire Pictures. The Commissioning Editor for BBC Arts is Stephen James-Yeoman and the Commissioning Executive is Caroline Smith.