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The Gothic Revolution
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Simon Russell Beale explores the flowering of Western sacred music. He begins at Notre Dame in Paris, where he finds the key to the development of polyphony.
Four-part documentary series in which actor and former chorister Simon Russell Beale explores the flowering of Western sacred music. He begins his journey at Notre Dame in Paris, where an enigmatic medieval music manuscript provides the key to the early development of polyphony - music of 'many voices'. Featuring music performed by members of the award-winning choir The Sixteen, conducted by Harry Christophers.
Last on
Mon 31 Mar 2008
02:15
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Simon Russell Beale |
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- Mon 31 Mar 2008 02:15