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4BR Shop: Pre-order Metropolis 1927: Black Dyke's latest CD release on the Naxos label

You can now place your order for Black Dyke's latest CD — celebrating the 60th birthday of composer Peter Graham.

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  You can now pre-order Black Dyke's new release on the Naxos label at the 4BR Shop

You can now place your order for Black Dyke's latest CD — celebrating the 60th birthday of composer Peter Graham.

Major works

To be released on 14th September on the world renowned Naxos label, the eagerly awaited CD features performances of his major test-pieces, 'On the Shoulders of Giants' and 'Metropolis 1927', as well as the critically acclaimed brace of Americana inspired works, 'Radio City' and 'New York Movie'.

There's also the opportunity to enjoy his wonderfully evocative 'Meditation' and the Harry James inspired 'Paramount Rhapsody' — whilst featured artists on the release include London Symphony Orchestra stars Philip Cobb and Peter Moore and narrator Dale Gerrard.

Order:

Cost: £7.99 plus postage & package

Go to: https://www.4barsrest.shop/product/metropolis-1927-peter-graham/

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