Six programmes in which Humphrey Burton traces the history of the Philharmonia Orchestra.
1: Beginnings
In 1945, Walter Legge set out to form a London orchestra to equal any of the famous European or American orchestras.
With contributions from Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, Susana Walton and past members, including Hugh Bean and Gareth Morris.
Wolf Italian Serenade (1st mvt) Conductor Walter Susskind
Walton, arr Mathieson Suite: Henry V (excerpts) conducted by the composer
Brahms Violin Concerto in D (1st mvt) Ginette Neveu, conductor Issay Dobrowen
Ravel Piano Concerto in G (Finale) director Leonard Bernstein (piano)
Strauss Horn Concerto No 1 Dennis Brain, conductor Alceo Galliera
Dvorak Symphony No 8 in G (1st mvt) conductor Rafael Kubelik
Mozart In Quali Eccessi ... Mi Tradi (Don Giovanni ) Elisabeth Schwarzkopf (soprano), conductor Josef Krips
Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor (1st mvt)
Dinu Lipatti, conductor Herbert von Karajan Producer Adam Gatehouse