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3/8. Conductor
Andrew Davis presents a selection of works from the worlds of concert hall, opera house, musical theatre and film.
This edition features the music of Handel, Mozart, Gounod and Fritz Kreisler , and performances by Isaac Stern , Cecilia Bartoli and the London Adventist Choir.

Contributors

Conductor:
Andrew Davis
Unknown:
Fritz Kreisler
Unknown:
Isaac Stern
Unknown:
Cecilia Bartoli

1/2. In what is undeniably an unorthodox approach to the centenary celebration of a legendary musician,
George Melly recalls with a sceptical eye the career of trombonist and band leader
Glenn Miller. Featuring rare recordings and new and archive interviews with surviving band member Paul Tanner , Beryl Davis ,
Vera Lynn , Anne Shelton , Benny Goodman and many others. Producer Clive Stanhope

Contributors

Musician:
George Melly
Leader:
Glenn Miller.
Unknown:
Paul Tanner
Unknown:
Beryl Davis
Unknown:
Vera Lynn
Unknown:
Anne Shelton
Unknown:
Benny Goodman
Producer:
Clive Stanhope

3/6. George Melly shares his love of blues music. This segment recalls key blues and rock venues such as the Marquee and the Flamingo, with input from
LongJohn Baldry , Bill Wyman , Georgie Fame , Chris Dreja ,
Eric Clapton and many others.

Contributors

Unknown:
George Melly
Unknown:
Longjohn Baldry
Unknown:
Bill Wyman
Unknown:
Georgie Fame
Unknown:
Chris Dreja
Unknown:
Eric Clapton

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