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Discovering Music: Ravel's La Valse
Stephen Johnson explores the roots of the waltz - from rustic German dances, to sinister, dizzy treatments by Schumann and Mahler - before looking in-depth at "La Valse" by Maurice Ravel
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Stephen Johnson |
| Composer | Maurice Ravel |
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