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A Formula for Success

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Peter Dickinson presents a profile of Billy Mayerl (1902-59), now best known for his syncopated piano pieces, but also the composer of orchestral music for several successful West End musicals. In his time, he accompanied silent films, played with the Savoy Havana Band, and partnered
Gwen Farrar on the halls. He also pioneered music tuition by post with the Billy Mayerl School of Music. Repeat
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11.00am

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Peter Dickinson
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Billy Mayerl
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Gwen Farrar
Source: Radio Times

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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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