Synopsis

Television cameras capture the scene at London's Royal Albert Hall, broadcasting the opening of the first Henry Wood Promenade Concert. Featured is MOISEIWITSCH (piano) alongside the BBC Symphony Orchestra, led by Paul Beard and conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent. The program includes Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat, known as "The Emperor." The concerto is introduced by Alvar Liddell, and the television presentation is overseen by Antony Craxton, beginning at 8:15.