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5 Aug 1970, Royal Albert Hall
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19:30
Wed 5 Aug 1970
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19:30 Wed 5 Aug 1970 Royal Albert Hall
Programme
George Frideric Handel
Music for the Royal Fireworks
Michael Tippett
Fantasia Concertante on a Theme of Corelli
Henry Purcell
Hail, bright Cecilia, Z 328
Proms premiere
Performers
Raymond Leppard
conductor
conductor
Charles Spinks
harpsichord
harpsichord
Michael Tippett
conductor
conductor
Kenneth Heath
cello
cello
José‐Luis García
violin
violin
John Tunnell
violin
violin
Benjamin Luxon
baritone
baritone
Kenneth Bowen
tenor
tenor
James Bowman
counter-tenor
counter-tenor
April Cantelo
soprano
soprano
Paul Esswood
counter-tenor
counter-tenor
Neil Howlett
baritone
baritone
Leslie Pearson
organ
organ
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English Chamber Orchestra
Composers
George Frideric Handel
Michael Tippett
Henry Purcell
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