"Edward Elgar conducts the trio of his Pomp and Circumstance March no.1 [to the LSO] at the opening of the Abbey Road Studios, London, on November 12 1931. His words, spoken to the orchestra at the beginning of this short film clip, are as follows: Good morning gentlemen. [very] Glad to see you all. Very light programme this morning. Please play this tune as though you've never heard it before. "
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