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3/4. Another chance to hear REM bassist Mike Mills with a profile of Arkansas-born counry-pop giant Glen Campbell , who sang on what are considered to be some of the greatest of all 60s recordings. This edition recalls his signature solo work, from his 1967 breakthrough single Gentle on My Mind to his famed collaborations with songwriter Jimmy Webb - By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Galveston and, most notably, Wichita Lineman. Featuring detailed input from Glen Campbell and others.

Contributors

Bassist:
Mike Mills
Unknown:
Glen Campbell
Songwriter:
Jimmy Webb
Unknown:
Glen Campbell

A special edition in which
Richard Balcombe conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra, with mezzo star
Katherine Jenkins , tenor N Spenceand the Barkham Harp Quartet, live from LSO St Lukes in London.
Presented by Russell Davies.

Contributors

Unknown:
Richard Balcombe
Tenor:
Katherine Jenkins
Presented By:
Russell Davies.

An abridged version of Peter Shaffer 's play about Mozart's rivalry with composer Antonio Salieri , read by F Murray Abraham , who won the best actor Oscar for his role as Salieri in Milos Forman 's
1984 Hollywood adaptation.
3/8. Salieri considers the prospect of seducing Mozart's wife. Abridged by Neville Teller

Contributors

Unknown:
Peter Shaffer
Unknown:
Antonio Salieri
Unknown:
Murray Abraham
Unknown:
Milos Forman
Abridged By:
Neville Teller

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