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Coronation 1953 - 4 men who rose to the occasion
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Coronation 1953 - 4 men who rose to the occasion
Four men involved in the festivities for the 1953 Coronation. Top left, Benjamin Britten who composed the Coronation opera, Gloriana, which had its premiere at the Royal Opera House on June 8th in the presence of the Queen. Top right, S. J. De Lotbiniere, Head of Television Outside Broadcasts who ensured the smooth-running and continuity of the television coverage. Bottom right, Frederick Ashton who choreographed a new ballet, Homage to the Queen and bottom left, Castleton Knight who made the technicolour film, A Queen is Crowned. Date: 1953
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In this evocative photograph from the historic 1953 Coronation, four remarkable men are depicted, each having played pivotal roles in bringing the grand occasion to life through music, television, and film. Top left, the esteemed composer Benjamin Britten, renowned for his innovative and groundbreaking works, penned the Coronation opera, Gloriana. Its world premiere took place at the Royal Opera House on June 8th, graced by the presence of Her Majesty the Queen, making it an unforgettable moment in both Britten's and the opera world's history. Top right, S.J. De Lotbiniere, Head of Television Outside Broadcasts, ensured the seamless execution and continuity of the television coverage. His expertise and dedication were instrumental in delivering the Coronation to millions of viewers across the United Kingdom and beyond, making it a significant milestone in television history. Bottom right, the esteemed ballet choreographer Frederick Ashton, created a new ballet, Homage to the Queen, which was performed at the Royal Opera House during the Coronation festivities. His innovative choreography paid tribute to the monarch and added to the overall grandeur and elegance of the celebrations. Bottom left, Castleton Knight, a visionary filmmaker, produced the technicolour film, A Queen is Crowned. This cinematic masterpiece captured the essence of the Coronation and its associated festivities, providing a visual record of this momentous occasion for generations to come. Together, these four men, Britten, De Lotbiniere, Ashton, and Knight, rose to the occasion, each contributing their unique talents to make the 1953 Coronation an unforgettable event in British history.
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