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A Major

Key MattersSeries 2
Episode 1 of 5

4 Extra Debut. Ivan Hewett talks to pianist and conductor Jonathan Cohen about A Major, the key linked to optimism and even ecstasy. From 2010.

Ivan Hewett returns to explore the question of why certain musical keys have become associated with particular moods.

For starters, Ivan meets pianist and conductor Jonathan Cohen to discuss the open optimism of A major.

The music ranges from Mozart to Abba with some Carol King and Dvorak along the way.

Producer: Rosie Boulton

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2010.

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15 minutes

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Mon 17 Feb 202509:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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  • Mon 20 Sep 201015:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
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  • Mon 17 Feb 202509:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra