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Series in which the classical crossover star presents recordings of his favourite classical tunes and singers. This edition features works by Tchaikovsky, Elgar and Gershwin and contrasting versions - by Nellie Melba , Maria Callas and Kiri Te
Kanawa - of Sempre Libera from Verdi's La Traviata.

Contributors

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Nellie Melba
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Maria Callas

A A new six-part series in which Warren Mitchell profiles Sidney Bechet , the New Orleans-based soprano saxophonist who influenced the likes of Johnny Hodges , Wayne Shorter and John Coltrane. Contributors include Dr Michael White , Bob Wilbur ,
Branford Marsalis and, in archive interviews, Bechet himself. Producer Terry Carter

Contributors

Unknown:
Warren Mitchell
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Sidney Bechet
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Johnny Hodges
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Wayne Shorter
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John Coltrane.
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Dr Michael White
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Bob Wilbur
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Branford Marsalis
Producer:
Terry Carter

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