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Daniel Barenboim: In the Beginning was Sound: 2006

Musician and conductor Daniel Barenboim examines the interplay between music and society in the 2006 Reith Lectures.

The Power of Music

5/5 Daniel Barenboim considers the difference between power and strength in music and in life.

First broadcast: 05 May 2006

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Meeting in Music

4/5 Daniel Barenboim examines how music has the power to bring people together.

First broadcast: 28 Apr 2006

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The Magic of Music

3/5 Daniel Barenboim argues that classical music can and should be accessible to all.

First broadcast: 21 Apr 2006

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The Neglected Sense

2/5 Daniel Barenboim examines what he calls 'the neglected sense'; the ear.

First broadcast: 14 Apr 2006

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In the Beginning was Sound

1/5 Musician and conductor Daniel Barenboim examines the physical phenomenon of sound.

First broadcast: 07 Apr 2006

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The Power of Music

5/5 Daniel Barenboim considers the difference between power and strength in music and in life.

BBC Radio 4

Sat 6 May 2006 22:15 BBC Radio 4

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