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The John Wilson Orchestra and the Golden Age of Hollywood

By Andrew H. King, 21 November 2013
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Reviewed at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on 19 November 2013
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Works by Various
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John Wilson Orchestra
Anna-Jane Casey, Vocals
Matthew Ford, Bass
John Wilson, Conductor
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Andrew H. King
Andrew H. King
Following training as a singer and conductor, Andrew is now completing a doctoral thesis on the life and songs of Sir Granville Bantock. Interests include English and American music, with an emphasis on opera, choral music and song. Andrew has been published in MUSO, Early Music, and by BBC Radio 3 and the BBC Proms.