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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 29: Grand Opera

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Episode 29: Grand Opera

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Grand Opera

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

In the first half of the 19th century, Italy consummated its love affair with opera.

In the early 19th century, Italy consummated its love affair with opera. James Naughtie on history shaping classical music.

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

29/30. Grand Opera

In the first half of the 19th Century, Italy consummated its love affair with opera. Donizetti, Rossini and Bellini's new operas were greeted with frenzy on the streets. 

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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