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Performance TitleAnniversary Concert Commemorating the Foundation of the Royal Air Force (RAF) 1 April 1918, in aid of the RAF Benevolent Fund
Performance Date7 April 1956
Performance DaySaturday
Performance Time20:00
Main PerformersConstance Shacklock - vocal,
Charles Spinks - organ
Orchestra or BandHalle Orchestra,
Central Band of the Royal Air Force (RAF)
ChoirsAlexandra Choir,
Halle Choir,
Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus
ConductorsSir John Barbirolli,
Sir Arthur Bliss,
Herman Lindars,
Wing Commander A E Sims
Set List'God Save the Queen', (National Anthem)
Introduction (Richard Attenborough),
'Fanfare, Salute to the RAF', Bliss (Halle Orchestra, Central Band of the RAF),
'Processional for Organ and Orchestra', Bliss (Halle Orchestra, Spinks),
'Suite in E Flat For Military Band', Holst (Central Band of the RAF),
'Nimrod' (Enigma Variations), Elgar (Halle Orchestra),
'Symphony No.5 in C Minor' (1st Movt), Beethoven (Halle Orchestra),
'Dedication', Herman Lindars (Halle Orchestra, Central Band of the RAF, Combined Choirs)
INTERVAL
Introduction (Richard Attenborough),
'The Dam Busters March', Eric Coates (Halle Orchestra, Central Band of the RAF, Combined Choirs),
'The Seafarer', Haydn Wood (Central Band of the RAF),
Waltz - 'Tales From The Vienna Woods', J Strauss (Halle Orchestra),
'Jerusalem', Parry (Halle Orchestra, Combined Choirs),
'Royal Air Force March Past', Walford Davies, Dyson (Central Band of the RAF),
'Land of Hope and Glory', Elgar (Halle Orchestra, Central Band of the RAF, Combined Choirs, Constance Shacklock)
Royal PresenceHM Queen Elizabeth II,
HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh
Performance NotesRichard Attenborough's narration was written by Terence Rattigan.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/1956/52)
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Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/1956/51RAF Anniversary Concert Commemorating The Foundation of The Royal Air Force7 April 1956
RAHE/1/1956/52RAF Anniversary Concert Commemorating The Foundation of The Royal Air Force7 April 1956
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IeboixifukomyfAnniversary Concert Commemorating the Foundation of the Royal Air Force (RAF) 1 April 1918, in aid of the RAF Benevolent Fund1
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/4724Attenborough; Sir; Richard (29 August 1923-24 August 2014); Baron Attenborough of Richmond upon Thames, CBE FRSA; English actor, filmmaker, entrepreneur, and politician
DS/UK/1000Halle; 1858-; English symphony orchestra
DS/UK/9832Sims; A.E (fl 1950s); Wing Commander; British conductor
DS/UK/1376British Armed Forces; Royal Air Force (RAF); 1918-; British aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces
DS/UK/1560Shacklock; Constance (1913-1999); OBE; English contralto
DS/UK/8828Spinks; Charles (1915-1992); British harpsichordist, organist, composer, arranger
DS/UK/2432Royal Air Force; Central Band of the Royal Air Force; 1920-; British military band
DS/UK/2127Alexandra Choir; 1940-1990; British choir
DS/UK/7078Sheffield Philharmonic Chorus; 1864-; British choir
DS/UK/1100Barbirolli; Sir; John (2 December 1899-29 July 1970); CH; English conductor and cellist
DS/UK/7050Bliss; Sir; Arthur (2 August 1891-27 March 1975); CH KCVO; English composer and conductor
DS/UK/13144Lindars; Herman (fl 1960s); British conductor, industrialist
DS/UK/3143Queen Elizabeth II; Queen; Elizabeth Alexandra Mary (21 April 1926-8 September 2022); Queen of the British Isles, Constitutional Monarch of the Commonwealth, Supreme Governor of the Church of England, Defender of the Faith
DS/UK/2597The Duke of Edinburgh; Prince Philip (1921-2021); British royal family member, consort to Queen Elizabeth II
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