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Tribute to the late Sir Colin Davis, who conducts part of Beethoven's Missa Solemnis at the 2011 Proms, with the London Symphony Orchestra, two choruses and four soloists. Show more
Portrait of the conductor Sir Colin Davis, who died in April 2013, which reveals a reluctant maestro who became the pre-eminent British conductor of his generation. Show more
Documentary exploring Elton John's childhood, apprenticeship in the British music business, sudden stardom in the US at the dawn of the 70s and his musical heyday. Show more
Elton John's career tracked in archive from performances, interviews and news clips.
The best romantic duets from the BBC archive, including Robbie and Kylie, Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, Sonny and Cher, and Peaches and Herb. Show more
The second part of a series celebrating the success of British rock in America looks at how Led Zeppelin spearheaded a British stadium rock assault in the 70s. Show more
Documentary exploring Elton John's childhood, apprenticeship in the British music business, sudden stardom in the US at the dawn of the 70s and his musical heyday. Show more
Elton John's career tracked in archive from performances, interviews and news clips.
The best romantic duets from the BBC archive, including Robbie and Kylie, Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, Sonny and Cher, and Peaches and Herb. Show more
