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Paul Gambaccini reflects on the music that played a part in the life and reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

From Elgar to George Formby, music played a big part in the private and public life of Her Majesty the Queen. In this programme Paul Gambaccini introduces some of the orchestral music, soundtracks, pop songs, show tunes, choral works and regimental marches associated with the Queen and her reign, including William Walton’s Orb and Sceptre, Hubert Parry’s Bridal March of the Birds and tracks from The Beatles, David Bowie and Vera Lynn.

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Thu 15 Sep 2022 21:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Philharmonia Orchestra & Sir David Willcocks

    Coronation March: Orb and Sceptre

    • Walton.
    • Chandos.

  • Howard Keel

    Medley: Oklahoma

    • The Very Best of Howard Keel.
    • PRISM.

  • English Chamber Orchestra & Paul Goodwin

    The Nursery Suite: Busy-Ness

    • Elgar.
    • Harmondi Mundi.

  • George Formby

    When I'm cleaning windows

    • Box Of Laughs (Various Artists).
    • Sanctuary.

  • Band of the Household Cavalry

    Milanollo

    • The Horseguard.
    • Standard Recordings.

  • The Beatles

    In My Life

    • 1962-1966.
    • Apple.
    • 11.

  • Petula Clark

    This Is My Song

    • This Is My Song - Love Songs Of The 6.
    • Old Gold.

  • Choir of Westminster Abbey, The English Concert, Simon Preston & Trevor Pinnock

    Coronation Anthem: Zadok The Priest

    • Four Coronation Anthems.
    • DG Virtuoso.

  • London Philharmonic Orchestra & Adrian Boult

    The Birds: Bridal March

    • Boult Conducts Parry.
    • Lyrita.

  • David Bowie

    Space Oddity

    • Space Oddity.
    • RCA.

  • The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards

    Amazing Grace

    • Premier Coll'n Of Instrumental Hits V.
    • Kenwest.

  • Duke Ellington

    Queen Suite: The Single Petal Of A Rose

    • The Ellington Suites.
    • Original Jazz Classics.

Broadcast

  • Thu 15 Sep 2022 21:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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