Synopsis

The concluding moments of what is often hailed as the world's premier music festival typically feature a powerful sequence of pieces. These include Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D major, followed by Walton’s Suite: Facade. Also performed is Henry Wood’s arrangement of British Sea Songs, conducted by Sargent. A rendition of Elgar's Jerusalem, orchestrated by Parry and featuring the BBC Singers, joins the program alongside the BBC Symphony Chorus and Orchestra, conducted by Norman