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The Making of Music

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Making of Music

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

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The Making of Music: Series 1: Episode 6: The Reformation

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Episode 6: The Reformation

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The Reformation

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

During the Reformation, Martin Luther harnessed secular songs for religious music.

During the Reformation, Martin Luther harnessed secular songs for religious music. Classical music history with James Naughtie.

James Naughtie discovers how history has shaped the development of classical music.Why should the Devil ahve all the best tunes? Luther changed religion and religious music forever. He harnessed secular songs for sacred purposes and introduced congregational singing.

Reader: Benedict Cumberbatch
Produced by Rosie Boulton, Sara Conkey, Lucy Lunt

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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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