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Karl Jenkins: Pencerdd Penclawdd

Feb 17, 2014

1h 0m

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Overview

Welshman Sir Karl Jenkins is the most-performed living composer in the world. To mark his 70th birthday on the 17th February 2014, S4C broadcast a film portrayal of the pioneering musician in the programme Karl Jenkins: Pencerdd Penclawdd.

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Documentary

Music

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S4C

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Karl Jenkins

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Karl Jenkins: Pencerdd Penclawdd

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