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F Major

Key MattersSeries 2
Episode 4 of 5

Ivan Hewett talks with French horn player Roger Montgomery about F major, a key of pastoral music and hunting sounds. From 2010.

Ivan Hewett is delving into the question of why certain musical keys have become associated with particular moods.

He's joined by French horn player Roger Montgomery who explains why F major is traditionally associated with pastoral and hunting sounds.

Producer: Rosie Boulton

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2010.

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15 minutes

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Thu 20 Feb 202509:30
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  • Thu 23 Sep 201015:45
    BBC Radio 4
  • Tue 17 Jul 201209:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Thu 20 Feb 202509:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra