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BBC Proms (1947 – ...)

1947 • 79 seasons • Documentary
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Season 9

BBC Proms · S9E2 — Saturday-Night Out

Sep 17, 1955

Synopsis

Robert Beatty, known as 'The Man with the Mike,' extends an invitation to experience the Last Night of the Proms at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The performance features the BBC Symphony Orchestra, led by Paul Beard and conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent. The program includes Constance Shacklock (contralto) and is introduced by Alvar Lidell. The repertoire encompasses Elgar's iconic Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 in D, Berlioz's evocative Minuet of the Will o' the Wisp and Hungarian