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Radio 3,2 mins

The history of polyphony - in under three minutes

The Glory of Polyphony

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Join Peter Phillips and the BBC Singers for a whistle-stop tour through the beginnings of choral music. Peter Phillips is the host of BBC Radio 3's The Glory of Polyphony, a luxurious exploration of the polyphony's peak during the Renaissance.

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