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The Getting of Grimes

on BBC Radio 3

Joan Cross, who died last December, was the first Ellen and was also responsible for securing the premiere of Peter Grimes at Sadler's Wells in 1945. Amanda Holden looks back on a remarkable career, with contributions from Lord Harewood, Eric Crozier and Nancy Evans.

Contributors

Presenter:
Amanda Holden
Interviewee:
Lord Harewood
Interviewee:
Eric Crozier
Interviewee:
Nancy Evans

BBC Radio 3

About BBC Radio 3

Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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