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Kiri Te Kanawa explores music from around the world. This edition of works of a Spanish nature includes Falla's ballet The Three
Cornered Hat and Bizet's
Carmen. Plus
Miklos Rozsa 's music from the film
ElCid and a recording by Placido Domingo.

Contributors

Unknown:
Kiri Te Kanawa
Unknown:
Miklos Rozsa
Unknown:
Placido Domingo.

Paul Gambaccini presents a two-part tribute to singer-songwriter Neil Diamond, whose polished contributions to pop music include gems written for other artists - most notably I'm a Believer for the Monkees in 1966 - and his own classic singles, which include Solitary Man, Sweet Caroline, Holly Holy and Cracklin' Rosie.

Contributors

Presenter:
Paul Gambaccini
Producer:
Graham Pass

Malcolm Laycock concludes a profile of big-band legend Benny Goodman.
6: Farewell Blues. A look at
Goodman's enduring legacy. Contributors include drummer Mel Lewis , Bob Wilber and Goodman's daughter Rachel.

Contributors

Unknown:
Malcolm Laycock
Unknown:
Benny Goodman.
Unknown:
Mel Lewis
Unknown:
Bob Wilber

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