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Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 26^th Feb 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Wed 7^th Oct 2020, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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An exploration of the hymn which stirs patriotism and controversy when sung at national events. With Julian Mitchell. From July 2006. Show more

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Soul Music

Series 5

Clair de lune

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 19^th Feb 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Wed 30^th Sep 2020, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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An exploration of Claude Debussy's music for piano, which was inspired by a poem about moonlight. With Phil Cool. From February 2006. Show more

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Composer:: Claude Debussy

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Soul Music

Series 5

Widor's Toccata

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 15^th Jul 2011, 17:30 on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: Wed 21^st Oct 2020, 00:30 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Widor's Toccata display of fireworks at the organ is a favourite for married couples to exit the church by in the UK. From March 2006. Show more

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Composer:: Charles‐Marie Widor

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Soul Music

Series 5

Ol' Man River

Duration: 30 minutes

First broadcast: Fri 4^th Mar 2016, 18:30 on BBC Radio 4 ExtraLatest broadcast: Sat 15^th Jun 2024, 00:00 on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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Tony Benn, Cleo Laine and Paul Robeson Jr reflect on the emotional power of the song from the musical 'Showboat'. From March 2006. Show more

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