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Songs from the Shows

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Sun, May 11, 2025, 14:30
Following the success of the BBC Singers previous visit to the West End and Broadway, Owain Park conducts BBC Singers and BBC Concert Orchestra in more music from some of our best-loved musicals.

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BBC Concert Orchestra
BBC Singers
Owain ParkConductor

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