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Neil McCauley
29-08-2017, 13:40
Highlights include a documentary on tenor Jonas Kaufmann, as part of a wider BBC Opera Season, and a reflection on the anniversary of English Cellist Jacqueline du Pré.

Jan Younghusband says: “Putting the artists centre stage, giving incredible access and celebrating the excellence of their craft, is my mission at BBC Music. BBC Four is the biggest commissioner of original classical music television programming and we have something for everyone to love, from cutting edge opera performance straight to your living room, to portraits of artistic excellence.”

The new programmes announced today include BBC Four’s contribution to a pan-BBC Opera Season with Jonas Kaufmann, Tenor For The Ages (1x90) by acclaimed filmmaker John Bridcut. The film follows operatic ......

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