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Performance TitleConcert, in aid of the Children of Warsaw (Polish Children Rescue Fund)
Performance Date28 February 1945
Performance DayWednesday
Performance Time19:00
Main PerformersJoan Cross,
Peter Pears,
Margaret McArthur,
Owen Brannigan - vocals
Orchestra or BandLondon Philharmonic Orchestra
ChoirsLeicester Philharmonic Society,
Morley College Choir
ConductorsBasil Cameron,
Michael Tippett
Set List'Fantasies on Polish Christmas Carols', Bax,
'Suite From The Ballet Pantomime ''Harnasie'', Szymanowski,
'A Child of Our Time', Tippett (Joan Cross)
Performance NotesPremiere of 'Fantasies on Polish Christmas Carols' by Sir Arnold Bax, the Master of the King's Music. The fantasia was specially written for the event.

A drawing by Augustus John was reproduced for the concert programme. The original drawing was dedicated to the children of Warsaw, and was given by the artist to the Polish Children Rescue Fund for sale at the price of £100. It was Captain Sliwinski, a Polish officer and an old friend of Augustus John, who suggested the artist should contribute to the Fund. Czech artist, Kokishka, also created an artwork for the Fund. (The Daily Telegraph, 28 February 1945)
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/1945/30)
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/1945/30Concert in Aid Of The Children Of Warsaw/Polish Children Rescue Fund28 February 1945
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
OvafyfegifielConcert, in aid of the Children of Warsaw (Polish Children Rescue Fund)1
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/3748Cross; Joan (1900-1993); English soprano
DS/UK/3185Pears; Sir; Peter Neville Luard (1910-1986); English tenor
DS/UK/2719Brannigan; Owen (1908-1973); OBE; English bass
DS/UK/1129London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO); 1932-; British orchestra
DS/UK/6581Leicester Philharmonic Choir; 1886-; English choir
DS/UK/6582Morley College Choir; fl 1944-; English choir
DS/UK/1442Cameron; Basil (18 August 1884-26 June 1975); CBE; English conductor
DS/UK/6583Tippett; Sir; Michael Kemp (1905-1998); OM CH CBE; English composer
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