Live from the stage of London's Hackney Empire, Chris launches this year's 2Day, which celebrates the orchestra. He is accompanied by his very own brass band and special guests.
Live from the stage of London's Hackney Empire Chris Evans launches 2Day - all of Radio 2's music in one day - which this year celebrates the orchestra. Chris champions the brass section with live performances from Zone One Brass Band as well as an introduction to all the instruments involved. He chats to stars taking part in the 2Day Gala Concert including headline act Gary Barlow, Mick Hucknall and Radio 2's very own Tony Blackburn. Sports Reporter, Vassos Alexander, has lessons on the trombone and there's a very special live rendition of "Candyman" from George Daniel Long who created the role of Sammy Davis Jr in the original West End production of "The Rat Pack - Live from Las Vegas."
2013 marks the 60th anniversary of the world's longest running orchestral music show 'Friday Night is Music Night', and this year's 2Day celebrates the orchestra and its instruments, culminating in a Friday Night Is Music Night Gala concert at the Hackney Empire in London. Featuring the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Concert Orchestra, the evening will bring together a host of Radio 2 presenters and special guest performers including Gary Barlow, Elaine Paige , Mick Hucknall, Jamie Cullum and Clare Teal- plus Tony Blackburn as you've never seen him before and a grand finale from the Radio 2 All star presenters choir. You can watch the concert live via the Red Button and on Radio 2's website at bbc.co.uk/radio2.
Throughout the day, in the lead up to 'Friday Night is Music Night', Radio 2 explores the impact of orchestral instruments across a wide range of music...from pop to jazz...from folk to classical. Each show, from Chris Evans to Simon Mayo is themed around a different section of the orchestra , and features special guests, orchestral moments some unlikely live music performances.
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Skyfall live for 2DAY 2013
Duration: 03:15
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Vassos performs the Match Of The Day theme on trombone
Duration: 01:37
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Vassos Alexander's trombone debut
Duration: 02:36
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Candyman live for 2DAY 2013
Duration: 03:03
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Stevie Wonder
Sir Duke
- Stevie Wonder - Song Review.
- Motown.
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Modern Romance
Best Years Of Our Lives
- The Platinum Collection.
- Rhino.
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Earth, Wind & Fire
Let's Groove
- 15th Anniversary Music Celebration (Various Artists).
- Rhino.
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Arthur Conley
Sweet Soul Music
- Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
- Global Television.
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Paolo Nutini
10/10
- Sunny Side Up.
- Atlantic.
- 1.
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Curtis Mayfield
Move On Up
- The Old Skool Reunion (Various Artis.
- Global Television.
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Take That
Rule The World
- (CD Single).
- Polydor.
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The Stylistics
Can't Give You Anything (But My Love)
- 70's Number Ones Vol 3.
- Old Gold.
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ABBA
Dancing Queen
- Abba Gold (40th Anniversary Edition).
- Polar.
- 001.
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Sam & Dave
Soul Man
- Shades Of Soul (Various Artists).
- Global Television.
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Madness
House Of Fun
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Mick Hucknall
Turn Back The Hands Of Time
- (CD Single).
- SimplyRed.com.
- 1.
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Jackie Wilson
Reet Petite (The Finest Girl You Ever Want To Meet)
- That's Rock'n'Roll (Various Artists).
- EMI.
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Raul Malo
Moonlight Kiss
- (CD Single).
- Fantasy.
- 1.
Broadcast
- Fri 10 May 2013 07:05Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2