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Simon Halsey, Mary Davies and the Duke of Devonshire reflect on the impact of Handel's Zadok the Priest.

Series about music that makes the hairs stand up on the back of our necks.

Producer: Rosie Boulton

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2001.

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30 minutes

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Wed 24 Jun 202000:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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ComposerGeorge Frideric Handel

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