Episode 1
Paul Gambaccini reflects on the music that played a part in the life and reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
From Elgar to George Formby, music played a big part in the private and public life of Her Majesty the Queen. In this programme Paul Gambaccini introduces some of the orchestral music, soundtracks, pop songs, show tunes, choral works and regimental marches associated with the Queen and her reign, including William Walton鈥檚 Orb and Sceptre, Hubert Parry鈥檚 Bridal March of the Birds and tracks from The Beatles, David Bowie and Vera Lynn.
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Philharmonia Orchestra & Sir David Willcocks
Coronation March: Orb and Sceptre
- Walton.
- Chandos.
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Howard Keel
Medley: Oklahoma
- The Very Best of Howard Keel.
- PRISM.
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English Chamber Orchestra & Paul Goodwin
The Nursery Suite: Busy-Ness
- Elgar.
- Harmondi Mundi.
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George Formby
When I'm cleaning windows
- Box Of Laughs (Various Artists).
- Sanctuary.
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Band of the Household Cavalry
Milanollo
- The Horseguard.
- Standard Recordings.
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The Beatles
In My Life
- 1962-1966.
- Apple.
- 11.
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Petula Clark
This Is My Song
- This Is My Song - Love Songs Of The 6.
- Old Gold.
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Choir of Westminster Abbey, The English Concert, Simon Preston & Trevor Pinnock
Coronation Anthem: Zadok The Priest
- Four Coronation Anthems.
- DG Virtuoso.
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London Philharmonic Orchestra & Adrian Boult
The Birds: Bridal March
- Boult Conducts Parry.
- Lyrita.
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David Bowie
Space Oddity
- Space Oddity.
- RCA.
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The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
Amazing Grace
- Premier Coll'n Of Instrumental Hits V.
- Kenwest.
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Duke Ellington
Queen Suite: The Single Petal Of A Rose
- The Ellington Suites.
- Original Jazz Classics.
Broadcast
- Thu 15 Sep 2022 21:00大象传媒 Radio 2
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