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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 14: The Restoration

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Episode 14: The Restoration

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The Restoration

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

The return of Charles II from exile heralded a revival in English music.

The return of Charles II from exile heralded a revival in English music. Among several composers to emerge was Henry Purcell.

James Naughtie presents a series chronicling the historical influences that affected the course of classical music.

14/30. The Restoration

The return of Charles II from exile heralded a revival in English music. Among several composers to emerge was Henry Purcell, who wrote a song for the king's birthday when he was only 11.

Read by Simon Russell Beale.

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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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