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Music: Classical

A view of classical music from a range of presenters; themed series and one-off programmes

A personal view of classical music from a range of presenters. Authored, themed mini-series and one-off programmes offer a chance to share the musical interests of the presenters.

Saturday Classics: Stuart Maconie

Saturday Classics: Stuart Maconie: Episode 2: Anthems!

Stuart Maconie

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Episode 2: Anthems!

Anthems!

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Stuart Maconie on how composers have risen to the challenge of writing anthemic music.

Stuart Maconie considers how different composers have risen to the challenge of writing anthemic music.

In the second of his two programmes for a Saturday afternoon, Stuart Maconie considers how different composers have risen to the challenge of writing something anthemic and reflects the many ways in which the anthem features in our lives, such as a traditional part of the liturgy, or as an excuse for flag waving at an assembly, or as a stirring chant on the football terrace.

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.

Broadcaster, writer and critic Stuart Maconie presents a personal selection of music

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