BBC Proms · SEASON 13

First Night of The Proms

Episode 1 · 1959-07-25

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Episode overview

(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

Season 13 episodes

1. First Night of The Proms1959-07-25 2. Henry Wood Promenade Concerts1959-08-22 3. Last Night of The Proms1959-09-19