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E major
Episode 3 of 5
Ivan Hewett talks to violinist Professor Paul Robertson about E major, a bright and ecstatic key. From 2012.
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 蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 in May 2012.
On radio
Wed 19 Nov 2025
09:30
蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra
Broadcasts
Wed 16 May 2012 13:45蜜芽传媒 Radio 4- Sat 3 Nov 2012 15:45蜜芽传媒 Radio 4
- Wed 19 Nov 2025 09:30蜜芽传媒 Radio 4 Extra