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Radio 4 Extra,23 Sep 2010,15 mins

SeriesSeries 2

F Major

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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 French horn player Roger Montgomery who explains why F major is traditionally associated with pastoral and hunting sounds. Producer: Rosie Boulton First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in September 2010.

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