| Main Performers | Joan Cross,
Peter Pears,
Margaret McArthur,
Owen Brannigan - vocals |
| Orchestra or Band | London Philharmonic Orchestra |
| Choirs | Leicester Philharmonic Society,
Morley College Choir |
| Conductors | Basil 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 Notes | Premiere 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 Material | Programme (RAHE/1/1945/30) |