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TUESDAY 10 FEBRUARY
Presented by Mark Lawson
EL GRECO: BE INSPIRED
Andrew Graham-Dixon on the National Gallery's major new exhibition of the work of Domenikos Theotokopoulos - rather better known as the artist El Greco (the Greek). His unique style characterised by elongated forms and bright colours inspired 20th century painters Cézanne, Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
VISIT THE GALLERY
First major exhibition of El Greco’s work in the UK - 'Be Inspired' is at the National Gallery, 11 Feb to 23rd May 2004
Related link:
National Gallery : El Greco
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CLARINETTIST COLLINS
80 years after the soaring clarinet siren which begins Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue was heard for the first time, the clarinettist Michael Collins reveals to Mark Lawson just how difficult it is to play.
European Union Chamber Orchestra with Michael Collins on Clarinet, Fri 20 Feb 8pm
Thurs 12 Feb is 80th Aniv of the premiere of 'Rhapsody in Blue, Aeolian Hall, NY
EMI just has re-released Collins's recording of 'Rhapsody In Blue with Simon Rattle and the London Sinfonietta
Related links:
VM Artists: Michael Collins
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FAMILY BUSINESS
As BBC One launches a new series entitled Family Business, journalist Ed Crooks of the Financial Times explores how the family business has been used as a setting for tv drama, as written by Tony Grounds.
Family Business starts on BBC One tomorrow at 9pm
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OLADIPO AGBOLUAJE
Mark Lawson speaks to Oladipo Agboluaje about his new adaptation of Brecht's play Mother Courage and her children now set in West Africa.
Related links:
Nottingham Playhouse: Mother Courage
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DOUBLE VISION
The double album is making a comeback in a new style known as 'dual release'. As the band Lambchop put out two new CDs simultaneously this week, Mark Sutherland reflects on why groups are currently seeing double.
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