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and Land Of Hope and Glory will now be sung at the world-renowned concert. It follows weeks of debate and a dramatic U-turn from the BBC.
Broadcasting chiefs first decided that the pieces would be performed without lyrics, as there were alleged connections to slavery and British nationalism and colonialism.Now a small, select group of vocalists will sing the full lyrics.The news came one day after Tim Davie took over as BBC director-general.The concert will take place at the Royal Albert Hall in London on September 12.Due to coronavirus restrictions there will be no audience inside the iconic venue.The run-up.
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