Proms 84: Opening Night: Part 2

Overview

Belshazzar's Feast - Walton's dramatic choral work first performed at the Leeds Festival in 1931 with words compiled from the book of Daniel by Osbert Sitwell. With Stephen Roberts (baritone), BBC Singers, BBC Symphony Chorus, London Philharmonic Choir, BBC Symphony Orchestra, leader Bela Dekany, conductor Sir John Pritchard. Introduced by Richard Baker.