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The French Revolution

The Making of MusicSeries 1
Episode 23 of 30

La Marseillaise became a national anthem. James Naughtie on history shaping classical music.

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

23/30. The French Revolution

One night in April 1792, a young French captain spent the night writing a marching tune. La Marseillaise became a national anthem, and music inspired by the revolution was everywhere.

Read by Laurence Fox.

15 minutes

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Thu 4 Oct 201802:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Wed 4 Jul 200715:45
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  • Wed 3 Jun 201514:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 4 Jun 201502:15
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
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    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Thu 4 Oct 201802:15
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