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Series featuring Watson's favourite classical tunes and singers. This edition features works by Johann Strauss II , Offenbach and Tchaikovsky, and versions - by Mario Lanza , Luciano Pavarotti and Roberto Alagna - of Adolphe C Adam 's OHoly Night.

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Johann Strauss Ii
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Mario Lanza
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Luciano Pavarotti
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Roberto Alagna
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Adolphe C Adam

Warren Mitchell profiles Sidney Bechet , the New Orleans-based soprano saxophonist who influenced the likes of Johnny Hodges and John Coltrane.
2: A look at Bechet the child prodigy, who played for the King of England before landing in trouble and being deported. With input from
Woody Allen , Bob Wilber , John Chilton and Sidney Desvigne.

Contributors

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Sidney Bechet
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Johnny Hodges
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John Coltrane.
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Woody Allen
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Bob Wilber
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John Chilton
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Sidney Desvigne.

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