BBC Proms 1959: Episode Guide & Ratings

(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

(Prom 25) From the Royal Albert Hall, London National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain Conducted by Walter Susskind Kathleen Jones (piano) Mozart...Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor (K.466)

(Prom 49) From the Royal Albert Hall, London. Constance Shacklock (mezzo-soprano) BBC Symphony Orchestra (Leader, Paul Beard) Conducted by Sir Malcolm Sargent March: Pomp and Circumstance No.1, in D...Elgar Symphonic Poem: From Bohemia's Woods and Fields...Smetana Sea Songs...arr. Henry Wood Rule, Britannia...Arne Jerusalem...Parry National Anthem Introduced by Alvar Lidell