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Last broadcast on Mon, 9 Nov 2009, 22:55 on BBC Four (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
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.
Credits
- Presenter
- Simon Beale
- Director
- Andy King-Dabbs
- Producer
- Helen Mansfield
Broadcasts
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Fri 21 Mar 200820:00
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Sat 22 Mar 200801:30
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Sat 22 Mar 200819:00
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Sun 30 Mar 200819:00
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Mon 31 Mar 200802:15
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Thu 1 May 200820:00
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Mon 22 Dec 200819:00
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Sat 29 Aug 200916:00
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Mon 9 Nov 200922:55
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