S12·E1 First Night of The Proms
Synopsis
(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
BBC Symphony Orchestra
(Leader, Paul Beard)
Conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent
Soloists Gloria Lane (mezzo-soprano), Moiseiwitsch (piano)
Overture: The Mastersingers...Wagner
Aria: Softly Awakes my Heart (Samson and Delilah)...Saint-Saens
Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, for piano and orchestra...Rachmaninov
Introduced by Alvar Lidell
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 12 Episode 1 of BBC Proms air?
Season 12, Episode 1 ('First Night of The Proms') originally aired on July 26, 1958.
How long is Season 12 Episode 1 ('First Night of The Proms')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for BBC Proms.
What happens in BBC Proms Season 12 Episode 1?
(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 BBC Symphony Orchestra (Leader, Paul Beard) Conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent Soloists Gloria Lane (mezzo-soprano), Moiseiwitsch (piano) Overture: The M...
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