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Music and Society

The Making of MusicSeries 1
Episode 19 of 30

By the late 1700s, music was becoming part of the social fabric. James Naughtie on history shaping classical music.

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

19/30. Music and Society

By the late 1700s, music was becoming part of the social fabric. Concerts and dances were regularly held in cities such as Bath and Oxford, and playing the piano was the accomplishment of every young lady.

15 minutes

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Fri 28 Sep 201802:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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