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Rameau and the Philosophes

Episode 18 of 30

Paris during the 1750s was the centre of a clash of cultural ideas. James Naughtie on history shaping classical music.

James Naughtie presents a series chronicling the historical influences that affected the course of classical music.

17/30. Rameau and the Philosophes.

Paris during the 1750s was the centre of a clash of cultural ideas, with music at the forefront. The Paris Opera House was the centre of the Battle of the Fools, where arguments raged about absolutism and enlightenment.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 27 Sep 2018 02:15

Broadcasts

  • Wed 27 Jun 2007 15:45
  • Wed 27 May 2015 14:15
  • Thu 28 May 2015 02:15
  • Wed 26 Sep 2018 14:15
  • Thu 27 Sep 2018 02:15