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The German chansonnier H.K. Gruber talks to Geoffrey Smith about his personal selection of great 20th-century song writers, arguing that some of the most charming songs have come from relatively minor composers. Including songs by Sauguet, Satie, Sondheim and Schwertsik in performances by Edith Piaf, Jessye Norman and Gruber himself.

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Interviewer:
Geoffrey Smith
Interviewee:
H.K. Gruber

BBC Radio 3

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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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