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The Magic Formula

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on BBC Radio 4 FM

Take some alchemy, numerology, freemasonry and music, apply the magic formula, and what do you get?
According to geologist Dr Alf Whittaker, a wonderful description of Mozart's final opera, The Magic Flute. Talking to Anna Grayson, Dr Whittaker explores the strange connections between his science and Mozart's music.
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Peter Croasdale
Source: Radio Times

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