Study topic
Music and the arts in the UK
The arts are central to British life. The test asks about famous events, composers and artists across music and the visual arts.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ The Proms is a famous series of classical concerts held in London each summer.
- ◆ The Last Night of the Proms is a well-known cultural event.
- ◆ British composers include Henry Purcell and Edward Elgar.
- ◆ The Turner Prize is an award for modern art.
- ◆ The UK has many world-famous theatres and orchestras.