A History of the World in 50 Pieces: The Classical Music That Shapes Us
by Tom Service
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BBC Radio 3 presenter Tom Service examines how classical music reflects our changing politics, society and technological advances, exploring how composers, musicians and listeners have shaped history — from Bach to Beethoven via the Happy Birthday song — and the power of music to connect and challenge us.
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