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36. 15. Bernstein - Overture to Candide

Bernstein’s overture captures the cheeky mood present throughout his satirical operetta, Candide. A raunchy favourite is the Old Lady’s Tango, ‘I Am Easily Assimilated’, with a touch of Spanish charm.

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