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Performance TitleRoyal Concert 1976, in aid of The Musicians Benevolent Fund and Allied Charities
Performance Date23 November 1976
Performance DayThursday
Performance Time20:00
Main PerformersMarisa Robles - harp,
James Galway - flute,
Paul Crossley - piano
Orchestra or BandScottish National Orchestra,
Kneller Hall Trumpeters
ConductorsAlexander Gibson,
Lt.-Colonel Trevor Sharpe
Set List'Fanfare for Heroes', Bliss (Kneller Hall Trumpeters),
'God Save the Queen' (The National Anthem),
'The Land of Mountain and Flood - Concert Overture', Hamish MacCunn (Scottish National Orchestra),
'Concerto in C Major for Flute and Harp K.299', Mozart (Marisa Robles, James Galway)
INTERVAL
'Fanfare Emblazon', Trevor Sharpe (Scottish National Orchestra),
'Symphonic Variations for Piano and Orchestra', Franck (Paul Crossley, Scottish National Orchestra),
Suite from 'The Mastersingers', Wagner (Scottish National Orchestra)
Royal PresenceHM Queen Elizabeth II,
HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh
Performance NotesThe event was filmed by BBC Television and recorded by BBC Sound.

The Queen and Prince Philip were received upon arrival by Sir Louis Gluckstein (RAH President). The Duchess of Grafton, Sir Philip Moore and Major Robert Cazenove were in attendance.
Related Archival MaterialProgramme (RAHE/1/1976/196)
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/1/1976/196Royal Concert 1976 in aid of The Musicians Benevolent Fund & Allied Charities23 November 1976
RAHE/3/1976/8Photographs of the Royal Concert 1976, in aid of The Musicians Benevolent Fund and Allied Charities23 November 1976
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Ietavaipoif_XoovRoyal Concert 1976, in aid of The Musicians Benevolent Fund and Allied Charities1
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/14030Robles; Marisa (1937-); Spanish harpist
DS/UK/945Galway; Sir; James (8 December 1939); OBE; Northern Irish flautist
DS/UK/10078Crossley; Paul (1944-); British pianist
DS/UK/1954Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO); 1891-; Scottish National Symphony Orchestra
DS/UK/9653Gibson; Sir; Alexander Drummond (1926-1995); Scottish conductor and opera intendant
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