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The Classical Heritage
In the second of two talks based on her work-in-progress, the cultural historian
Marina Warner reviews the thinking behind the Greek use of women to symbolise abstract qualities and virtues, and examines the consequences of the Victorian adoption of this practice.

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Marina Warner
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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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