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Radio 4 Extra,22 Sep 2010,15 mins

SeriesSeries 2

E Minor

Key Matters

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Ivan Hewett is delving into the question of why certain musical keys have become associated with particular moods. He's joined by cellist and composer Philip Sheppard who defines the qualities of E minor. The music ranges from Brahms, Elgar and Shostakovich to The Clash. Producer: Rosie Boulton First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2010.

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