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A Grand Centenary

BBC Radio 2
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Richard Baker introduces a special concert from the Grand Theatre, Blackpool, celebrating its 100th anniversary. The BBC Concert Orchestra is conducted by lain
Sutherland in programme that includes a suite from the ballet The Gods Go A-
Begging, excerpts from Les Misérables with the Rossall School Choir, and music by Humperdinck and Lehar. Guest soloist is renowned percussionist Evelyn Glennie. At 8.20-
8.40 Michael Hollingworth delves into the last 100 years of the Grand Theatre. Producer Tim McDonald (Concert sponsored by Midland Bank pic)

Contributors

Introduces:
Richard Baker
Unknown:
Evelyn Glennie.
Unknown:
Michael Hollingworth
Producer:
Tim McDonald
Source: Radio Times

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