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Gay's the word (A matter of minutes)
Composer: Ivor Novello
Performer: Kitty Whately (Mezzo)
Performer: Simon Lepper (Piano)
Recording date: 26 January 2016
Date of broadcast: 30 December 2016
In 1950 the musical 'Gay's The Word' - with book and music by Ivor Novello - opened in Manchester and ran for 500 performances. In Novello terms it wasn't a success and it was his last show. However, 'A Matter of Minutes' - an up-tempo love 'celebration' anticipates Sondheim's songs by 10 years.
Composer: Ivor Novello
Performer: Kitty Whately (Mezzo)
Performer: Simon Lepper (Piano)
Recording date: 26 January 2016
Date of broadcast: 30 December 2016
