Prom 12

The Planets from Proms on the TV

Sir Charles Mackerras conducting in full view

As I'd pressed the red button and could see

Every phrase and nuance as it flew

From his fingertips into the hall

Enticing the music to ensue.

Fifty years ago we stood to hear

Sir Malcolm Sargent and the BBC SO

Working their way through the English Prom

With Paul Tortelier and the Elgar Cello

Concert, In the South or more,

Perhaps, the Introduction and Allegro.

          The music is the same; I wonder why

          If it doesn't change, oh, why do I?

Brian Hick 25.7.09

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