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Origins

The Making of MusicSeries 1
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Origins: James Naughtie looks at how history shaped classical music, with origins in the churches and monasteries of the Christian world.

James Naughtie discovers how history has shaped classical music. The origins of this music begin in the churches and monasteries of the Christian world, from Constantinople in the East to Iona in Scotland. The building blocks of classical music were formed.

Produced by Rosie Boulton, Sara Conkey, Lucy Lunt
BBC Birmingham.

15 minutes

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Tue 4 Sep 201802:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Mon 4 Jun 200715:45
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  • Mon 4 May 201514:15
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  • Tue 5 May 201502:15
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  • Tue 4 Sep 201802:15
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