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The Last Night of the Proms
The Last Night of the Proms. Stanford Robinson conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall. The television camera can be seen on the right. It was recording the first outside television broadcast to be made in a concert hall.
1947
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© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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1. The Last Night of the Proms: A Historic Musical Moment in Post-War Britain This evocative photograph captures the magic of The Last Night of the Proms, an annual classical music festival held at the Royal Albert Hall in London, as it unfolded on September 12, 1947. Conducting the BBC Symphony Orchestra that evening was Stanford Robinson, who led the ensemble through an unforgettable program filled with popular classics and patriotic favorites. The image is a testament to the resilient spirit of the British people in the aftermath of World War II. Amid the ruins and hardships of post-war England, the Proms provided a much-needed escape, bringing together thousands of music lovers for a shared experience of beauty and unity. The television camera in the foreground marks a significant moment in broadcasting history. This was the first outside television broadcast to be made in a concert hall, allowing millions of people across the country to enjoy the festivities from the comfort of their own homes. The image of the camera, poised to capture the momentous occasion, symbolizes the power of media to connect and inspire. The Last Night of the Proms has since become a cherished British tradition, a celebration of music, community, and national pride. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the transformative power of art and culture in times of adversity. The Last Night of the Proms: A Historic Musical Moment in Post-War Britain. Conductor Stanford Robinson leads the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Royal Albert Hall in London during the first outside television broadcast to be made in a concert hall, on September 12, 1947. Amid the ruins and hardships of post-war England, the Proms provided a much-needed escape, bringing together thousands of music lovers for a shared experience of beauty and unity. (Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans)
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