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Bach's St Matthew Passion

The Making of MusicSeries 1
Episode 16 of 30

James Naughtie presents a series chronicling the historical influences that affected the course of classical music.

16/30. Bach's St Matthew Passion

Johann Sebastian's recurring choral theme, inherited from his Lutheran predecessors, had a profound effect on the history of music.

15 minutes

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Tue 25 Sep 201802:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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