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The BBC Symphony Orchestra under Adrian Boult.
Drawing exclusively on BBC recordings, Anthony Burton presents a portrait of some of the great conductors who have shaped the BBC Symphony Orchestra since its formation in 1930. Today he considers the role of its first principal conductor, Adrian Boult.
Holst Ballet: The Perfect Fool (1944)
Smetana Vltava (Ma Vlast) (1941)
Berg Wozzeck (excerpt) (1934)
Beethoven Overture: Prometheus (1943)
Elgar Overture: In the South (Alassio) (1944)

Adrian Boult is featured in the BBC Legends series. CDs are available now from music outlets.

Contributors

Presenter:
Anthony Burton
Producer:
Chris Wines
Source: Radio Times

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