Music Matters Episodes Available now
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Music changes lives - and changes lanes
Lawrence Power, Annilese Miskimmon, Jane Mitchell, National Alzheimer's Day
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Impossible music
Alex Ross on his book Wagnerism, and tenor Allan Clayton on the effects of Covid-19.
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Roll-up, roll-up! Live music’s back…
Tom Service examines developments in the musical world during an unprecedented summertime.
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Race, equality and classical music
The stories that matter, the people that matter, the music that matters
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Covid-19’s impact on singing and teaching
Sarah Connolly campaigns for singers. Plus the effects of Covid-19 on music education.
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Mahler's 8th Symphony
A book on the Symphony of the Thousand, and how the Enlightenment affected concert halls.
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Will classical music survive Covid?
A debate on rebuilding the classical music industry after Covid-19. Tom Service presents.
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Mark Anthony Turnage at 60
An interview with Mark-Anthony Turnage who turns 60. A new book on Copland's film scores.
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Music and mental health
Kate Molleson explores music and mental health.
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Jonathan Biss, Elizabeth Kenny, Susanna Malkki and Cheer Up!
The stories that matter, the people that matter, the music that matters