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Radio 3,28 Jun 2020,29 mins

Music and breathing

The Listening Service

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How is the rhythm and physicality of our breathing reflected in music? From operatic breath control to circular breathing techniques to a flautist inspired by the relearning of her technique after sinus and asthma problems, Tom looks at a fundamental element of music making.

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