Compact Discoveries 16: Hats Off to Coates

Series: Compact Discoveries
From: Fred Flaxman
Length: 00:57:56

Fred Flaxman presents the delightful music of Eric Coates. Read the full description.
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Compact Discoveries Program 16: "Hats Off to Coates" Producer/presenter Fred Flaxman brings you the music of English composer Eric Coates, including movements from "The London Suite," "The London Again Suite," and "The Three Bears Fantasy." The program also includes the "Forsyte Saga" theme from "The Three Elizabeths Suite" and "By the Sleepy Lagoon," the theme song of the BBC's "Desert Island Discs." Complete script with playlist available here and at www.compactdiscoveries.com.

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Review of Compact Discoveries 16: Hats Off to Coates

A cheerful selection of Eric Coates' lively music ably introduced with informative comments by our host Fred Flaxman. Easy and happy listening as is usual with this composer's music.

Broadcast History

This program was previously distributed nationally by the WFMT Radio Network. This is the first time that it has been available through PRX, the Public Radio Exchange. The audio has been improved for the PRX version.

Transcript

The script is available as a file attachment here and at www.compactdiscoveries.com.
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