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Henry Wood Collection: World Celebrity Concert (1932)
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A collection of one programme from a World Celebrity Concert, 1932. The concert was given at the Royal Albert Hall, on May 26th 1932. The concert was given in aid of the Musician’s Benevolent Fund. The concert was a mixed concert, which included of arias, songs with orchestral accompaniment, concerto movements, orchestral works and fanfares. The concert finished with the audience participation of “Jerusalem” followed by the National Anthem – the King was in attendance at the concert. The concert was given by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra and an unspecified band. Its various conductors included Henry Wood.
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1932 - 1932
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Wood, Henry -
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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra -
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Royal Albert Hall
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20th century - mid 1931-1970
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Royal Academy of Music, Library
Marylebone Road London NW1 5HT Open Map
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Books; printed music; sound recordings; choral sets; orchestral sets; manuscripts; early printed music & books; undergraduate & research
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