S20·E5 Bliss Birthday Prom
Synopsis
Part of the Promenade Concert recorded at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the seventy-fifth birthday of The Master of The Queen's Musick, Sir Arthur Bliss.
John Ogdon is soloist in Bliss's Piano Concerto (1939)
Written for the 1939 New York World's Fair
with the BBC Symphony Orchestra
Leader, Hugh Maguire
Conducted by Sir Arthur Bliss
Before the concerto Sir Arthur and Lady Bliss, in conversation with Richard Baker, recall some of the memorable events in their lives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 20 Episode 5 of BBC Proms air?
Season 20, Episode 5 ('Bliss Birthday Prom') originally aired on August 15, 1966.
How long is Season 20 Episode 5 ('Bliss Birthday Prom')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for BBC Proms.
What happens in BBC Proms Season 20 Episode 5?
Part of the Promenade Concert recorded at the Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the seventy-fifth birthday of The Master of The Queen's Musick, Sir Arthur Bliss. John Ogdon is soloist in Bliss's Piano Concerto (1939) Written for the 1939 New York World's Fair with the BBC Symphony Orchestra Leader,...
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