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Adam Gopnik: Words and Music
Adam Gopnik's experience of writing a libretto casts light on the mysterious relationship between words and music.
"Sung words belong more fully to the world of ritual and routine, of incantation and mother's murmurings, than to the fully lucid and well-lit world of argument."
Producer:Sheila Cook.
Last on
Sun 28 Jun 201508:48
BBC Radio 4
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Adam Gopnik |
| Producer | Sheila Cook |
Broadcasts
- Fri 26 Jun 201520:50BBC Radio 4
- Sun 28 Jun 201508:48BBC Radio 4
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A Point of View
A weekly reflection on a topical issue.
