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Sound of Cinema: The MGM Musical

The MGM Musical

BBC Radio 3 - Sound of Cinema, The MGM Musical

Matthew Sweet celebrates the world of MGM musicals on film.

Matthew Sweet celebrates the all-singing, all-dancing world of MGM musicals on film.

As the nationwide BFI Musicals season continues Matthew Sweet celebrates the all-singing, all-dancing world of MGM musicals on film. Featuring Judy Garland, Gene Kelly and Howard Keel in music from Easter Parade, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Show Boat, An American in Paris, and our classic score of the week Singin' in the Rain.

Image © Warner Bros. Ent. All rights reserved. Singin’ in the Rain is showing in selected cinemas as part of the BFI Musicals season.

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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