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The Reformation

The Making of MusicSeries 1
Episode 6 of 30

During the Reformation, Martin Luther harnessed secular songs for religious music. Classical music history with James Naughtie.

James Naughtie discovers how history has shaped the development of classical music.Why should the Devil ahve all the best tunes? Luther changed religion and religious music forever. He harnessed secular songs for sacred purposes and introduced congregational singing.

Reader: Benedict Cumberbatch
Produced by Rosie Boulton, Sara Conkey, Lucy Lunt

BBC Birmingham.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 11 Sep 201802:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Mon 11 Jun 200715:45
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  • Mon 11 May 201514:15
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  • Tue 12 May 201502:15
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  • Tue 11 Sep 201802:15
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