From the somewhat humble beginnings of their first performance on 15th September 1946 at the Davis Theatre in Croydon, Sir Thomas Beecham s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has become a recognisable global phenomenon and is often regarded as 'Britain's national orchestra'. Hosted by Andrew Sachs, this documentary examines the first fascinating 50 years of the RPO with interviews from former and current members and an in-depth look at how a group of talented musicians went from the brink of collapse to capturing the hearts of audiences around the world.
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YEAR: 2000
