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Radio 3,24 Jun 2020,3 mins

Perchance to dream (We'll gather lilacs)

Experience Classical

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Born David Ivor Davies, Ivor Novello was famous in the West End for 40 years. Written in 1945, this song spoke for those returning home, and those who would not. Composer: Ivor Novello Performer: Kathryn Rudge (Mezzo) Performer: James Baillieu (Piano) Recording date: 12 October 2015 Date of broadcast: 11 November 2015

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