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Music Rediscovered

The Essay

Drawing on long-lost manuscripts, newly found correspondence and deep archival research, five essayists bring to life overlooked and vital moments in musical history.

Drawing on long-lost manuscripts, newly found correspondence and deep archival research, five essays bring to life overlooked and vital moments in musical history and bring to listeners the latest research from a series of academics who have worked with Radio 3 via the New Generation Thinkers Scheme.

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