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July 22, 1961

1961

01. First Night of the Proms

(Prom 1) First Night of the Proms

Television cameras are at the Royal Albert Hall, 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

Introduced by Alvar Lidell

Rossini Overture: The Journey to Rheims

Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2, Op. 102 - John Ogdon, Piano

July 22, 1961

02. Gilbert and Sullivan

(Prom 19) From the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts, excerpts from 'The Gondoliers'.

August 12, 1961

03. The Last Night of the Proms

(Prom 49)

September 16, 1961