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Fireworks for a Festival

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In the opening concert of the new Windsor Festival Yehudi Menuhin conducts
The Bands of the Coldstream and Welsh Guards in a performance of 'The Royal Palace Music' by Sir Arthur Bliss, 'The Water Music' and 'Music for the Royal Fireworks' by Handel, Sir William Walton conducts his march 'Crown Imperial' given in the Lower Ward of Windsor Castle
The Royal Fireworks Music is accompanied by a firework display designed by John Piper
The return of David Dimbleby : page 9
(Colour)

Contributors

Band conductor:
Yehudi Menuhin
Musicians:
The Band of the Coldstream Guards
Musicians:
The Band of the Welsh Guards
Conductor:
Sir William Walton
Designer (Firework display):
John Piper
Commentator:
David Dimbleby
Presented for TV by:
John Vernon
Source: Radio Times

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