| 1. | The composers chosen were Benjamin Britten (who later described his submission to be a "curious and I'm afraid rather unsuccessful job"), Sir William Walton who had recently composed the march for Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, the American opera composer Gian Carlo Menotti and Zubir Said, who later composed Majulah Singapura, the anthem of Singapore.
Les compositeurs choisis sont Benjamin Britten (qui qualifiera plus tard sa candidature de "curieux et plutôt terrifiant"), Sir William Walton, qui venait de composer la marche pour le couronnement de la reine Elizabeth II, le compositeur américain d'opéra Gian Carlo Menotti et Zubir Said, qui composèrent plus tard Majulah Singapura, l'hymne de Singapour. |
