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The Making of Music

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A series chronicling the influences that affected the course of classical music

A series chronicling the historical influences that affected the course of classical music

The Making of Music: Series 1

The Making of Music: Series 1: Episode 2: Notre Dame

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BBC Radio 4 Extra - The Making of Music, Series 1, Notre Dame

As Notre Dame was built, composers Perotin and Leonin wrote music to fill it.

As Notre Dame was built, composers Perotin and Leonin wrote music to fill it. James Naughtie on history shaping classical music.

James Naughtie discovers how history has shaped the development of classical music. Notre Dame in Paris was consecrated in 1163. Paris was the centre of intellecual life in Europe. As Notre Dame was being built, two men were writing the music that would fill it. Perotin and Leonin are the first named composers that come down to us through history.

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BBC Birmingham.

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Series chronicling the influences that affected the course of classical music

Series chronicling the historical influences that affected the course of classical music

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