Music
Welsh of the West End
With over 18 million views online, Welsh of the West End has become a viral sensation.
Inside the Band School
This documentary follows three hopeful musicians competing for a place to join the world's finest Bands of HM Royal Marines.
Stars and Stripes Forever
"The Stars and Stripes Forever" is a patriotic American march written and composed by John Philip Sousa in 1896. Here it is performed by the 2nd Marine Division Band, on Horse Guards Parade London alongside the Massed Bands of HM Royal Marines.
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
"The Battle Hymn of the Republic" went through a number of versions in the years immediately before the Civil War. Its tune and its early lyrics were written by William Steffe about 1856. Here, The United States Army Field Band performs the famous Civil W...
Top 10 Songs That Will Instantly Boost Your Mood
These songs are known to cure depression. For this list, we’ll be looking at the best tracks that are guaranteed to make you feel better no matter what. Our countdown includes "Happy," "Wannabe," "All Star," and more!
Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance 2022
For the first time since his accession to the throne, HM King Charles III, accompanied by the Queen Consort and other members of the royal family, attends the Royal British Legion's annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
The Midnight Special
Hosted by John Denver, with special guest appearance by Argent, Harry Chapin, David Clayton Thomas, Cass Elliot, The Everly Brothers, The Isley Brothers, Helen Reddy, Linda Ronstadt, and War. Originally airing August 19, 1972.
The Mountbatten Festival of Music 2023
The virtual concert broadcast of the Mountbatten Festival of Music 2023 from the Royal Albert Hall, London.
Unheard of Instruments in the Saxophone Family
Dr. Paul Cohen shares with the Army his unique collection of historical saxophones that highlight the evolution of the instrument.
Randall Goosby: Tiny Desk Concert
Violinist Randall Goosby has arrived – and not just at the Tiny Desk. The young Juilliard graduate is racking up debuts with the world's most important orchestras, he just pocketed the $25,000 Avery Fisher Career Grant and he can boast none other than vio...
Randall Goosby on Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
“How is this humanly possible?” American violinist Randall Goosby returns to the Philharmonia in April to perform the fiercely difficult and beautiful Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, conducted by our Principal Conductor, Santtu-Mattias Rouvali. In this film,...
Pirates of Penzance
The Pirates of Penzance; or, The Slave of Duty is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. Its official premiere was at the Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York City on 31 December 1879, where it was well receive...
H.M.S. Pinafore
H.M.S. Pinafore; or, The Lass That Loved a Sailor is a comic opera in two acts, with music by Arthur Sullivan and a libretto by W. S. Gilbert. It opened at the Opera Comique in London, on 25 May 1878 and ran for 571 performances, which was the second-long...
The Gondoliers
The Gondoliers; or, The King of Barataria is a Savoy Opera, with music by Arthur Sullivan and libretto by W. S. Gilbert. It premiered at the Savoy Theatre on 7 December 1889 and ran for a very successful 554 performances, closing on 30 June 1891.
Verdi's "Rigoletto"
Rigoletto is an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi. The Italian libretto was written by Francesco Maria Piave based on the 1832 play Le roi s'amuse by Victor Hugo.