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The Sound of the Orchestra

BBC Radio 3
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Gerard Me Burney presents a new series - that investigates the sound-world of the orchestra. Moments of orchestral brilliance from Haydn to Stravinsky- in specially recorded examples from the BBC Philharmonic - are analysed to find out how the orchestral sound is put together. Today's programme uncovers how composers use the orchestra to create a chord, and how chords can become a dramatic tool in the opera house and the concert hall.
SOUNDING THE CENTURY

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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