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Spirit of the Age

BBC Radio 3
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In 1772, the music historian Charles Burney travelled through the Low Countries and Germany, where he was welcomed by many of the leading musicians of the day. In Potsdam he heard Frederick the Great play the flute, and in Hamburg he was warmly received by C P E Bach. George Pratt retraces
Bumey's steps and plays the music he enthused about. Producer Kate Bolton
THE FORTIES

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Unknown:
Charles Burney
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George Pratt
Producer:
Kate Bolton
Source: Radio Times

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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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