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Reith Lectures 2006 - in the beginning was sound
Daniel Barenboim

In The Beginning Was Sound
The 2006 Reith Lectures will be delivered by Daniel Barenboim, the musician and conductor. Amongst his themes will be the effects of muzak on the soul; the fundamental importance of music to our very nature; and the ability of tune and melody to provide a movement away from conflict beyond the imagination of politicians.

Point; counterpoint

Daniel Barenboim

How does music make sense of our world? Hear more about the 2006 Reith Lecture themes in points for debate.

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Beating the boundaries

Beach

The seas and marine life have been a rich inspiration for composers scoring the shoreline.

 

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BBC Radio 4's Reith Lectures site includes a full guide to the lectures and a profile of this year's presenter Daniel Barenboim.

Sweet to the ear

Musicians playing the horn

Some sounds are sweeter on the ears than others. Can this be explained by the science of music?

 

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The next movement

A child plays the piano

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