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The Great Race

Musical Storyland Series 1
Episode 4 of 5

Many years ago, the Jade Emperor of China held a race across a great river to decide the order of the years of the zodiac. Twelve daring animals compete to take first place.

Many years ago, the Jade Emperor of China held a race across a great river to decide the order of the years of the zodiac. The emperor invited all the animals of the world, but only 12 chose to race.

Some of the animals are clever and crafty - some are easily distracted, but they all make it across the river, and the emperor rewards each animal by naming a year in the zodiac after each one.

Musicians from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Philharmonic are joined by broadcaster Nihal Arthanayake and guest guzheng player Zi Lan Liao to share a musical retelling of this ancient legend.

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Credits

Musician Simon Gilks
Musician Zi-Lan Liao
Musician Jenny Hutchinson
Musician Jessica Schaffer
Presenter Nihal Arthanayake
Executive Producer Lucy Pryke
Executive Producer Alex Harris
Production Manager Danni Lowe
Composer Daniel Whibley
Director Geoff Coward

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