| Main Performers | Sheila Armstrong,
Gerald English,
Thomas Allen - vocals,
Sarah Francis - oboe |
| Orchestra or Band | London Symphony Orchestra |
| Choirs | London Symphony Orchestra Chorus,
St. Clement Danes Boys Choir |
| Conductors | Andre Previn,
Michael Lankester |
| Set List | 'Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis', Vaughan Williams,
'Ariadne', G Crosse (Sarah Francis),
'Carmina Burana', Orff (Sheila Armstrong, Gerald English, Thomas Allen, London Symphony Orchestra Chorus, St. Clement Danes Boys Choir) |
| Performance Notes | During this performance the baritone Thomas Allen collapsed. A student, Patrick McCarthy, stepped in from the audience, offered his services as a professional singer who was experienced with the piece. Given that the understudy for the part a member of the choir was, in fact, a doctor and therefore looking after Allen, his offer was accepted. He borrowed a dinner jacket and tie and took to the stage. He received a standing ovation.
The event was filmed by BBC Television. |
| Related Archival Material | Proms Guide (RAHE/1/1974/85),
Programme (RAHE/1/1974/101) |