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5/6. Series in which conductor and music commentator
Charles Hazlewood explores the links between classical and popular music. Musical juxtapositions include Steve Reich and Nina Simone ,
Henry Purcell and John Tavener , and Jehan Alain and Loretta Lynn.

Contributors

Commentator:
Charles Hazlewood
Unknown:
Steve Reich
Unknown:
Nina Simone
Unknown:
Henry Purcell
Unknown:
John Tavener
Unknown:
Jehan Alain
Unknown:
Loretta Lynn.

Helen Mayhew presents the first part of a concert featuring the BBC Big Band performing Duke Ellington's suite Such Sweet Thunder and Artie Shaw 's
Concert for Clarinet. Recorded at this year's Chelsea Festival with soloist lain Dixon.

Contributors

Unknown:
Helen Mayhew
Unknown:
Artie Shaw

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