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Peter Stead concludes his series exploring how music is used in our best-loved novels. In Grace Notes Bernard MacLaverty paints the portrait of a young Belfast composer struggling to come to terms with her background, motherhood and artistry. His use of music, from the 17th century to the modern day, illustrates the artistic process and struggle. With the author, Frances Hendron and composer Deirdre Gribbin. producer Paul Evans

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Peter Stead
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Bernard MacLaverty
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Frances Hendron
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Deirdre Gribbin.
Producer:
Paul Evans
Source: Radio Times

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