Fantasia on British Sea Songs
The Fantasia on British Sea Songs is a fantasy of British seaman's songs compiled and arranged by Sir Henry Wood in 1905 for the centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar . For many years she was a permanent repertoire piece of the Last Night of the Proms the BBC .
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The Fantasia on British Sea Songs was first used by Henry Wood and the Queen's Hall Orchestra in a Promenade concert given on 21 October 1905th It consists of nine parts that describe the Battle of Trafalgar from the perspective of a seaman:
- Bugle calls
- The Anchor's Weighed
- The Saucy Arethusa
- Tom Bowling
- Jack's The Lad ( Hornpipe )
- Farewell and Adieu, Ye Spanish Ladies
- Home, sweet home
- See, the Conqu'ring Hero Comes (known in Germany as Daughter Zion, rejoice )
- Rule, Britannia!
The six opening bugle calls take up traditional signals , titled Admiral's salute , Action , General Assembly , Landing Party , Prepare to Ram and Quick, Double, Extend and Close .