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Paul Gambaccini chairs the first semi-final of the wide-ranging music quiz.

Paul Gambaccini chairs the first semi-final in the 2013 series of the wide-ranging music quiz.

(10/13)
Which British political scandal is the subject of a musical Andrew Lloyd Webber is currently writing? Which jazz pianist, who worked closely with Louis Armstrong, was known by the nickname 'Fatha'?

The 2013 Counterpoint tournament reaches the semi-final stage, with three contestants who've proved the breadth of their musical knowledge in the heats returning to compete for a place in the Final.

Paul Gambaccini is in the chair and will be testing the competitors on all aspects of music - whether it be the classics, jazz, musical theatre or the pop charts, there's something to suit every taste in today's programme. 

The contestants are from Hove, Bristol and Newcastle.

Producer: Paul Bajoria.

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