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Paul Gambaccini presents radio's widest-ranging music quiz.

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Paul Gambaccini chairs the wide-ranging general knowledge music quiz.

Paul Gambaccini chairs the eclectic music quiz with contestants from Sussex, Bristol and Hertfordshire. From 2011.

In which of his compositions did Hector Berlioz make extensive use of the 'idee fixe', a term he used for a recurring musical motif or theme?

Find out as Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.

The questions cover every aspect of music - from the classical repertoire to world music, show tunes, film scores, jazz, rock and pop.

The eighth trio of 27 competitors are in London as the 25th anniversary series continues.

Richard Foster from Crowborough in East Sussex
Charles Kinsey from Bristol
Steve Roberts from Hatfield in Hertfordshire

Producer: Paul Bajoria 

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2011.

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