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Gretry to Gershwin

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A six-part history of light opera.
5: London Pride
The notion of English operetta usually makes people think of Gilbert and Sullivan or Ivor Novello. But what about the delights of Edward German's Merrie
England, Lionel Monckton 's The Arcadians or, indeed, Leslie Stuart 's Floradora?
This week, Roy Strong is on home ground for his waltz through the world of light opera.
A Heavy Entertainment production
Repeated Friday 12 midnight

Contributors

Unknown:
Ivor Novello.
Unknown:
Lionel Monckton
Unknown:
Leslie Stuart
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Roy Strong
Source: Radio Times

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