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Noise: A Human History: The New Art of Listening

The New Art of Listening

Noise: A Human History

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Professor David Hendy explores how the Victorians learned to listen all over again.

David Hendy explores how the Victorians changed attitudes to listening to music with the era of the grand concert hall.

In the 18-century, musical performances were a relaxed affair. Most audience members were so busy chatting, flirting and eating they didn't do much listening at all. But then came the era of grand concert halls. 

Professor David Hendy of the University of Sussex explores how the Victorians stopped shuffling and learned to hush.

30-part series made in collaboration with the British Library Sound Archive.

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