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Iván Fischer: The power and joy of music

Stephen Sackur speaks to the renowned Hungarian conductor and composer Iván Fischer. After the Covid-19 pandemic, how easy is it to find the magic in music-making?

Stephen Sackur speaks to the renowned Hungarian conductor and composer Iván Fischer. Much of the world is transitioning from locking down to living with Covid-19. And that means cultural life is returning to cities like London. Performers can return to the stage, audiences can gather again. After the pandemic, how easy is it to find the magic in music-making?

(Photo: Iván Fischer)

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