The service included a musical tribute - The Forrest Gump Suite by composer Alan Silvestri, from the Hollywood film Forrest Gump.

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After all, this tonsils-in-cheek stage show is also a musical tribute.

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Lady Wigley's contribution - as the harpist Elinor Bennett - was to lead an ensemble from the South Bank Sinfonia in the premiere of a musical tribute composed by the Parliament Choir's composer in residence, Nicholas O'Neill, Why Should We Not Sing?

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At various points, Jackman cracked wise about downsizing -- "Next year, " said the "Australia" star, "I'll be starring in a movie called 'New Zealand' " -- performed songs about each best picture nominee in various musical styles and paid tribute to celebrities as if pointing out VIPs in a nightclub.

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Aside from a tribute to celebrate Bond's 50th anniversary, there will also be a celebration of the musical with performances from Les Miserables, Chicago and Dreamgirls.

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