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Feb 12, 2021 13 min

Wind

from The Essay Hosted by BBC Radio 3

Legendary broadcaster James Burke reveals unexpected connections between his twin passions of science and classical music. In this final essay he leads us, via steam engines, precision instruments, waterworks and iron coffins, to the modern orchestra.

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