First Performance of A Modern Rhapsody by Ord Hamilton with the BBC Television Orchestra.
Ord Hamilton's idea in writing this rhapsody was to produce a British work that could retain the same place in the repertoire as "Rhapsody in Blue". But, Ord Hamilton says, unlike Gershwin's famous composition, "Rhythm in the Dawn" cannot be termed 'classical jazz'.
Ord Hamilton took up composing in 1919. He has written music for three West-End shows and eight films, one of which was "Death at Broadcasting House". Among his many song hits have been "You're Blase", "I'm seeking a Ladybird", "Safe in Your Arms", and "The Song of the Grateful Heart".