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Burney and Hawkins: A Tale of Two Histories
Peter Holman explores a tale of rivalry, character assassination and social climbing as two historians compete for the musical hearts and minds of the English nation.
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Sat 3 Jan 200912:15
BBC Radio 3
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- Sat 31 May 200812:15BBC Radio 3
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What was really wrong with Beethoven?
Georgia Mann and neurosurgeon Henry Marsh explore the puzzle of Beethoven’s poor health.
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World Music collector, Sir David Attenborough
The field recordings Attenborough of music performances around the world.
