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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: The First 50 Years

1997-06-01 · 60 min · Not rated

Documentary · Music

Go behind the scenes with one of London's most important musical institutions.

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Directors
Andrew Colin Davies
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United Kingdom
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Andrew SachsAndrew SachsPresenter
Daniele GattiDaniele GattiSelf
Yehudi MenuhinYehudi MenuhinSelf
André PrevinSelf
Vladimir AshkenazyVladimir Ashkenazyself
Thomas Beechamself
Peter Maxwell DaviesPeter Maxwell Daviesself
Arthur Blissself

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