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Published on 22 July 2011

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Finding Fingal's Cave: re-discovering Mendelssohn's Hebridean inspiration

Jamie MacDougall reveals what it feels like to follow in composer Felix Mendelssohn's footsteps, visiting for the first time the legendary cave that inspired the Hebrides Overture. That ever-popular piece is played in concert halls across the world, but Jamie explains how actually being on Staffa has changed his view of the music forever.

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Sunday 17 July 2011
17:05 - 19:00
Highlands and Islands
Classics Unwrapped: Mendelssohn on Mull Part 1: Iona and Staffa
Jamie presents music from the festival concert at Iona Abbey and visits Fingal's Cave.

Sunday 24 July 2011
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Classics Unwrapped: Mendelssohn on Mull Part 2: Tobermory
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