Poster of Cast and Crew in BBC Proms - First Night of The Proms (Season 13 - Episode 1) - First Night of The Proms

BBC Proms - Season 13 - First Night of The Proms (Episode 1)

Plot: (Prom 1) Television cameras are at the Royal Albert Hall, London, for the first part of the opening concert of the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts. Introduced by Alvar Lidell BBC Symphony Orchestra (Leader, Paul Beard) Conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent Norma Procter (contralto) A London Overture - John Ireland In Haven: Sabbath Morning at Sea; Where Corals Lie (Sea Pictures) - Elgar Scherzo: L'Apprenti Sorcier - Dukas
Episode Aired On:
Saturday, July 25 1959
66 years ago