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Friday Night is Music Night

The world's longest-running live music programme on radio, featuring the BBC concert orchestra and broadcast from locations throughout the UK

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    Friday Night Is Mercer Night

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    An all-star line up celebrates the music of Johnny Mercer live at the Mermaid Theatre.

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30/11/2009: Dame Kiri Te Kanawa live from Maida Vale

The BBC celebrates the 75th anniversary of its famous Maida Vale studios in London, with a special edition of Friday Night is Music Night. Dame Kiri Te Kanawa performs live from the world-famous studios, accompanied by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, conductor Barry Wordsworth, and presenter Ken Bruce.

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06/11/2009: Ronnie Scott's at 50 - A Friday Night Is Music Night Celebration

As part of an evening commemorating the 50th anniversary of legendary Soho jazz club Ronnie Scott's, there's another chance to enjoy this special concert first heard in January.
The Ronnie Scott's Big Band, with conductor Pete Long, join the BBC Concert Orchestra and conductor Roderick Dunk, to deliver some of the finest swinging jazz numbers of all time.
From London's Mermaid Theatre, Clare Teal presents and performs alongside a sublime line-up of jazz performers, including Georgina Bromilow, Lianne Carroll, and the Ronnie Scott's Singers.

Find out more about the club at Ronnie Scott's webpage

13/11/2009: Too Marvellous For Words - A Johnny Mercer Centenary Celebration

As part of a special evening of programmes celebrating the birth centenary of the great lyricist Johnny Mercer, Friday Night Is Music Night presents a special tribute concert, live from London's Mermaid Theatre.
Curtis Stigers presents, and will also be performing alongside an all-star line-up from the world of musical theatre and TV - Sally Ann Triplett (Mamma Mia), Ruthie Henshall (Woman In White), and Nigel Harman (Guys & Dolls/EastEnders) - bringing the Mercer songbook to life, with the help of the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by Tony award-nominated Larry Blank.
The programme also includes the special Interval feature, 'Mercer Sings Mercer', exploring Johnny Mercer's performing career.

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20/11/2009

Patina Miller - currently wowing audiences in the West End with Sister Act - teams up with Ben James-Ellis (Hairspray) and Steve Balsamo (Jesus Christ Superstar) for a sparkling show. Roderick Dunk conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra, and Paul Gambaccini oversees proceedings.

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20/11/2009

Sister Act's Patina Miller performs alongside the BBC Concert Orchestra.

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