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Origins: James Naughtie looks at how history shaped classical music, with origins in the churches and monasteries of the Christian world.
James Naughtie discovers how history has shaped classical music. The origins of this music begin in the churches and monasteries of the Christian world, from Constantinople in the East to Iona in Scotland. The building blocks of classical music were formed.
Produced by Rosie Boulton, Sara Conkey, Lucy Lunt
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Birmingham.
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Tue 4 Sep 2018
02:15
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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