Swan Lake

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Swan Lake

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27 minutes

Released:

Sep 23, 2008

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Series exploring famous pieces of music and their emotional appeal.

1/4. Swan Lake

The story behind Tchaikovsky's ballet and the impact it has had on those who have heard and danced to it.

Released:

Sep 23, 2008

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact

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What a Wonderful World: In 1967, amidst protests and war, Louis Armstrong recorded 'What A Wonderful World' by Soul Music
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Dido's Lament: Exploring what Henry Purcell's aria means to different people. by Soul Music
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Allegri's Miserere: An exploration of the impact of Allegri's 17th-century music. by Soul Music
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Finlandia: Sibelius's work was adopted as Finland's symbol of its fight for independence from Russia. by Soul Music
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New York, New York: Composer John Kander on the difficulties of writing the famous song, New York, New York. by Soul Music
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You've Got a Friend: Carole King tells the story of her song You've Got a Friend, from her 1971 Tapestry album. by Soul Music
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The Look of Love: The story behind this enduring love song and the personal memories forever linked to it. by Soul Music
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Dvorak's New World Symphony: Anti-apartheid campaigner Albie Sachs on the Largo from Dvorak's New World Symphony. by Soul Music
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Tainted Love: The Motown song that became a 70s Northern Soul scene favourite, and a huge 80s pop hit. by Soul Music
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Spem in Alium: Thomas Tallis's work is one of the most spectacular pieces of choral music ever written. by Soul Music
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Swan Lake: The story behind Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake and the impact it has had on audiences. by Soul Music
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Vaughan Williams' Fantasia on a Theme, by Thomas Tallis: How the beauty and richness of an orchestral fantasia inspired a young boy. by Soul Music
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Chopin's Ballade No 1 in G Minor: How lives were shaped by Chopin's technically demanding, emotionally turbulent music. by Soul Music
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Mendelssohn Violin Concerto: An exploration of the personal and professional impact of the concerto written in 1844. by Soul Music
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So What: The impact of Miles Davis' 'So What' from his record 'Kind of Blue'. by Soul Music
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Send in the Clowns: Stephen Sondheim's song was written late in rehearsals for the actress Glynis Johns. by Soul Music
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Praise My Soul: The story of Henry Francis Lyte's hymn that never fails to move a congregation. by Soul Music
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Faure Requiem: David Willcocks and others reflect on the inspirational impact of Fauré's Requiem. by Soul Music
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Spiegel im Spiegel: Exploring the impact of Arvo Pärt's Spiegel im Spiegel on listeners' lives. by Soul Music
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He's Got the Whole World in His Hands: Exploring what an American spiritual song means to different people by Soul Music
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Brothers in Arms: The enduring appeal of the Dire Straits classic is explored by those touched by the piece. by Soul Music
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Strange Fruit: Soul Music examines the harrowing stories behind the song made famous by Billie Holiday. by Soul Music
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Mendelssohn's Octet: Exploring the impact that Mendelssohn's Octet has had on different people's lives. by Soul Music
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Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs: People describe how Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs have brought solace at key moments. by Soul Music
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How Great Thou Art: Examining the power of the hymn How Great Thou Art. by Soul Music
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The Hallelujah Chorus: Exploration of the emotional impact of The Hallelujah chorus from Handel's 1742 oratorio. by Soul Music
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Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien: An exploration of the emotional impact of the song made famous by French singer Edith Piaf by Soul Music
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Peggy Lee's Is That All There Is?: The impact of the song written by Leiber and Stoller, inspired by the writer Thomas Mann. by Soul Music
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Let's Face the Music and Dance: Exploring the emotional impact of the classic Irving Berlin song. by Soul Music
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Gresford, the Miners' Hymn: Exploration of the haunting melancholy of Gresford, the Miners' Hymn, by Robert Saint. by Soul Music
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