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The world's longest-running live orchestral programme featuring the BBC Concert Orchestra

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Sunday Night is Music Night: One Singular Sensation - Marvin Hamlisch

One Singular Sensation - Marvin Hamlisch

BBC Radio 2 - Sunday Night is Music Night, One Singular Sensation - Marvin Hamlisch

'One Singular Sensation' as we celebrate the legendary composer Marvin Hamlisch

The legendary Broadway composer Marvin Hamlisch is celebrated as Ken Bruce presents the BBC Concert Orchestra and star singers for 'One Singular Sensation'

Sunday Night is Music Night presents 'One Singular Sensation', a concert in tribute to the great composer Marvin Hamlisch. 

Hamlisch's musicals include 'A Chorus Line' and 'They're Playing My Song', his movie scores include 'Sophie's Choice' and 'The Sting' and his popular songs include the classic Bond song 'Nobody Does It Better' and 'The Way We Were'. 

Tonight's concert is conducted by Marvin's long time friend Larry Blank and features the sixty piece BBC Concert Orchestra, Capital Voices, West End singers Sharon D. Clarke and Louise Dearman and special appearances from Sir Tim Rice and the original choreographer of 'A Chorus Line' Bob Avian. Ken Bruce presents. 

First broadcast in 2012.

Amazing music. Played by an amazing line up.

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