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Radio 3,12 Feb 2021,14 mins

SeriesScience Notes

Wind

The Essay

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Legendary broadcaster James Burke reveals unexpected connections between his twin passions of science and classical music. In this final essay he leads us, via steam engines, precision instruments, waterworks and iron coffins, to the modern orchestra.

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