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First Night of the Proms

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on BBC Two England

Television cameras are at the Royal Albert Hall for the first half of the opening concert in the 72nd Season of Henry Wood Promenade Concerts.
Moura Lympany (piano)
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Leader, Hugh Maguire
Conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent
The National Anthem
Overture: Roman Carnival.. Berlioz
Piano Concerto in A minor. Schumann

Before the concert begins Richard Baker talks to Sir Malcolm Sargent who is conducting his 500th Promenade Concert.
See pages 3 and 9

Contributors

Pianist:
Moura Lympany
Musicians:
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra leader:
Hugh Maguire
Orchestra conducted by/Interviewee:
Sir Malcolm Sargent
Interviewer:
Richard Baker
Director:
Antony Craxton
Source: Radio Times

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