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Series in which the conductor selects classics from the worlds of concert hall, opera house, musical theatre and film. This edition recalls music and events from 50 years ago, including the deaths of Prokofiev and Kathleen Ferrier , Larry Adler 's music from the film Genevieve and Britten's operatic ode to Elizabeth I, Gloriana.

Contributors

Unknown:
Kathleen Ferrier
Unknown:
Larry Adler

Singer Carleen Anderson presents the first of a two-part profile of pop, funk and soul singer Lionel Richie , who found huge fame as lead singer of the Commodores and later as a solo act. The series looks at Richie's
"uncool" image and his influence on today's R 'n' B and hip-hop. With input from James Anthony Carmichael , author Nelson George and Commodores William King and Milan Williams.
Producer Wayne Imms

Contributors

Singer:
Carleen Anderson
Singer:
Lionel Richie
Unknown:
James Anthony Carmichael
Unknown:
Nelson George
Producer:
Wayne Imms

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