43x10 - BBC Proms

Conducted by Sir John Pritchard. Live in stereo from the Royal Albert Hall , part 1 of this year's traditional end-of-term celebration has a French theme in keeping with the Bicentennial, while part 2 remains resolutely British. BBC Symphony Orchestra led by Bela Dekany BBC Singers directed by John Poole BBC Symphony Chorus directed by Stephen Jackson Introduced by Richard Baker. Part 1 Berlioz: Overture: The Corsair Saint-Saens: Violin Concerto No 3 in B minor Soloist: Ida Haendel Bizet: Carmen (excerpts)