S11·E1 First Night of the Proms
Synopsis
(Prom 1) The second part of the opening concert of the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
BBC Symphony Orchestra
(Leader, Paul Beard)
Conductor, Sir Malcolm Sargent
Soloist, Eileen Joyce
Overture: The Mastersingers......... Wagner
Piano Concerto No. 2, in G minor Saint-Saens
Variations and Fugue on a theme of Purcell (The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra) Benjamin Britten
Introduced by Alvar Lidell.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 11 Episode 1 of BBC Proms air?
Season 11, Episode 1 ('First Night of the Proms') originally aired on July 20, 1957.
How long is Season 11 Episode 1 ('First Night of the Proms')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for BBC Proms.
What happens in BBC Proms Season 11 Episode 1?
(Prom 1) The second part of the opening concert of the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London. BBC Symphony Orchestra (Leader, Paul Beard) Conductor, Sir Malcolm Sargent Soloist, Eileen Joyce Overture: The Mastersingers......... Wagner Piano Concerto No. 2, in G minor...
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