Simon Russell Beale presents a radical reappraisal of the place of the symphony in the modern world and explores the surprising way in which it has shaped our history and identity

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    Go deeper into the music and unravel the secrets of the Symphony with The Open University.

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    Symphony on BBC Four and BBC Radio 3

    BBC Four and BBC Radio 3 have joined forces to present a month-long celebration of this great giant of the orchestral repertoire - the symphony.

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