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BBC Proms (1947 – ...)

1947 • 79 seasons • Documentary
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Season 19

BBC Proms · S19E1 — First Night of the Proms

Jul 17, 1965

Synopsis

The Royal Albert Hall in London is filled with television cameras for the first half of the opening concert of the 71st season of Henry Wood Promenade Concerts. The BBC Symphony Orchestra, led by Hugh Maguire and conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent, features Gillian Weir on the organ. Richard Baker provides the introduction.