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Sean Rafferty explores the life and music of maverick composer, performer and instrument designer Harry Partch , who invented the "Bloboy" and the "Boo". Music includes at 5.40 Prokofiev's brilliant filmic depiction of the Battle on the Ice from Alexander Nevsky ; and before the 7.00 arts news Mozart's
Symphony No 29 in A, K201.
SOUNDING THE CENTURY

Contributors

Unknown:
Sean Rafferty
Designer:
Harry Partch
Unknown:
Alexander Nevsky

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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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