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The Secrets of Orchestration

BBC Radio 3
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Michael Oliver introduces another programme from the series that lifts the the lid on four of the greatest works of the 20th century, with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales providing specially recorded examples. In this programme, composer Robin Holloway explores the soundworld of Debussy's La Mer and investigates how Debussy creates his picture of the sea in orchestral colour.

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Introduces:
Michael Oliver
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Robin Holloway
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La Mer
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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