Synopsis

Richard Baker introduces the second half of tonight's concluding concert of the 84th season of Henry Wood Promenade Concerts, broadcast in stereo from the Royal Albert Hall, featuring BBC1 and Radio 3. Sir Charles Groves conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra, with principal cellist Bela Dekany. The program includes Elgar's "March: Pomp and Circumstance No. 1" in D major, followed by Tippett's Suite in D major (a Birthday Suite for Prince Charles). Henry Wood's "Sea Songs," arranged by Sargent,