BBC Proms · SEASON 19

Music on Two: Facade

Episode 12 · 1965-08-19

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Episode overview

An account of the birth and continuing life of the famous 'entertainment' with poems by Edith Sitwell and music by William Walton. [Starring] Hermione Gingold, Russell Oberlin Including part of the rehearsal and a complete performance recorded at the Royal Albert Hall during the 1965 series of Promenade Concerts. The Melos Ensemble Conducted by the composer (Hermione Gingold is appearing in "Oh Dad, Poor Dad" at the Piccadilly Theatre, London)

Season 19 episodes

1. First Night of the Proms1965-07-17 2. Sunday Prom1965-07-25 3. Sunday Prom1965-08-01 4. Henry Wood Promenade Concert1965-08-03 5. Sunday Prom1965-08-08 6. Henry Wood Promenade Concert1965-08-10 7. Sunday Prom1965-08-15 8. Henry Wood Promenade Concert: Gilbert and Sullivan1965-08-17 9. Sunday Prom1965-08-21 10. Sunday Prom1965-08-29 11. Last Night of the Proms1965-09-11 12. Music on Two: Facade1965-08-19