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Sunday Feature

Music and the Jews

Episode 1: I've Heard There Was a Secret Chord

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Norman Lebrecht uncovers stories about the role music has played at some of the key points in Jewish history. Show more

Sunday Feature

Music and the Jews

Episode 2: There's a Place for Us

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Norman Lebrecht traces the history of female Jewish singers. With contributions from eighth-generation Yiddish singer Myriam Fuks and Yemenite singer Achinoam Nini. Show more

Sunday Feature

Music and the Jews

Episode 3: It Ain't Necessarily So

Duration: 45 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Norman Lebrecht investigates the idea of a 'Jewish thumbprint' in the music of Mendelssohn and others, starting from when Jews entered the Western classical music tradition. Show more