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A sequence of comic-opera overtures played by Charles Brill and his Orchestra
Charles Brill , whose orchestra has lately become so popular over the air, is of Hungarian extraction. He studied the violin at Budapest and conducting at Baste under Weingartner. For a while Brill conducted light opera t Basle. and on his return to England toured as conductor with the Royal Carl Rosa Opera Company. In 1934-5 he went to Russia and conducted a number of radio concerts.
About three years ago Brill formed his own orchestra, consisting of some of the finest players in London ; for instance, Max Salpeter (leader), George Roth (cello), John Francis (flute), Alec Whittaker (oboe).

Contributors

Played By:
Charles Brill
Unknown:
Charles Brill
Leader:
Max Salpeter
Cello:
George Roth
Cello:
John Francis
Flute:
Alec Whittaker

The songs and the story of the musical comedy by Laurence Schwab and B.G. de Sylva.
Lyrics by B.G. de Sylva.
Music by Lewis E. Gensler
with Reginald Purdell, Frederick Burtwell, Betty Astell, Graham Payn, Ewart Scott, and Gwen Day-Burroughs
BBC Chorus and augmented Revue Orchestra, conducted by Hyam Greenbaum
Compere, John Watt
Script by Henrik Ege
Produced by Gordon Crier

Contributors

Comedy By:
Laurence Schwab
Comedy By:
B. G. de Sylva.
Music By:
Lewis E. Gensler
Unknown:
Reginald Purdell
Unknown:
Frederick Burtwell
Unknown:
Betty Astell
Unknown:
Graham Payn
Unknown:
Ewart Scott
Unknown:
Gwen Day-Burroughs
Conducted By:
Hyam Greenbaum
Script By:
Henrik Ege
Produced By:
Gordon Crier

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