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This program covers Vivaldi's musical celebration of the seasons and the Italian countryside; Gluck's transformation of opera into a dramatic as well as a musical experience; new ideas for symphonic composition at Mannheim; and Haydn, father of the symphony. Performers include the Bach Orchestra and Choir of St. Paul's, Academy of Ancient Music, Takacs Quartet, Mannheim Orchestra. Contents include excerpts from: Vivaldi's L'Estro Armonico, The Four...
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This program turns its attention to music's response to war, and how the Second World War changed musical thinking forever. The musical legacy of composers dominant in the first part of the century is compared with post-war composers who were determined to create a new music for a changed Europe. We see how Stravinsky used the new techniques of these composers to create new music, while maintaining the distinctive wit and beauty of his original musical...
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Harry, Ron and Hermione set out on their perilous mission to track down and destroy the secret to Voldemort's immortality and destruction, the Horcruxes. On their own, without the guidance of their professors or the protection of Professor Dumbledore, the three friends must now rely on one another more than ever. The score is composed by Grammy Award , Academy Award and Golden Globe Nominee Alexandre Desplat.