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Radio 4 Extra,16 May 2012,15 mins

SeriesSeries 3

E major

Key Matters

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Ivan Hewett returns to explore the question of why certain musical keys have become associated with particular moods. Ivan meets violinist Professor Paul Robertson to discuss the bright and energetic nature of E major. The music ranges from Vivaldi to Britten, with some Beethoven and Schubert along the way. Producer: Rosie Boulton First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2012.

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