ONE of the world’s most famous classical ensembles will be appearing at a special concert in Ipswich this summer.

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing at the Very Best of the Last Night of the Proms concert to thousands of people in Christchurch Park, on July 10.

They will be playing Proms classics, including Land of Hope and Glory, Jerusalem, Nessun Dorma, Rule Britannia, Sailor’s Hornpipe, Toreador’s Song, 1812 Overture, Nimrod.

Sometimes referred to as Britain’s national orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic was founded in 1946 by British conductor Sir Thomas Beecham.

Over the years they have toured all over the world and in the early Eighties even recorded a hit single with the song, Hooked On Classics.

Based in London, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has an established relationship with Suffolk.

Since 2004 they have been in residency in Lowestoft, bringing four concerts a year to England’s most easterly town, and last autumn it was announced the residency would continue for a record sixth year.

Most recently, the orchestra performed a sellout performance at the Regent Theatre’s 80th Anniversary Gala Concert, with Lesley Garrett, in November.

Ian Maclay, director of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, said: “We already enjoy links with the area through our successful residency at the Regent Theatre and we look forward to performing on a fine summer’s day at Christchurch Park.

“I am sure the event will be hugely popular and we will be able to bring the joy of live orchestral music to as many people as possible.”

Gates open at 4.30pm for people to enjoy their picnics, with the concert starting at 7.45pm. It will finish with a fireworks finale at 10pm.

Tickets cost £19.50 per person, with a limited number of seated tickets priced at £30 per person, plus booking fees.

If any tickets are still remaining they will increase in price from June 1. The cost will then be £24.50 per person for general admission and £40 per person for seated tickets.

For more information, go to www.suffolkproms.com.