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Music on Two: Facade

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

An account of the birth and continuing life of the famous 'entertainment' with poems by Edith Sitwell and music by William Walton.

[Starring] Hermione Gingold, Russell Oberlin
Including part of the rehearsal and a complete performance recorded at the Royal Albert Hall during the 1965 series of Promenade Concerts.
The Melos Ensemble
Conducted by the composer
(Hermione Gingold is appearing in "Oh Dad, Poor Dad" at the Piccadilly Theatre, London)

Contributors

Author:
Edith Sitwell
Composer/Conductor:
William Walton
Musicians:
The Melos Ensemble
Narrator:
Robin Ray
The performance directed for television by:
Brian Johnson
Producer:
Herbert Chappell
Singer:
Hermione Gingold
Singer:
Russell Oberlin
Source: Radio Times

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