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Grand Opera

The Making of MusicSeries 1
Episode 29 of 30

In the early 19th century, Italy consummated its love affair with opera. James Naughtie on history shaping classical music.

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

29/30. Grand Opera

In the first half of the 19th Century, Italy consummated its love affair with opera. Donizetti, Rossini and Bellini's new operas were greeted with frenzy on the streets.

Read by Simon Russell Beale.

15 minutes

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Fri 12 Oct 201802:15
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Thu 12 Jul 200715:45
    BBC Radio 4
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  • Fri 12 Oct 201802:15
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