In The Beginning Was Sound
This year, the Reith Lectures will be delivered by Daniel Barenboim, the musician and conductor.
This year, the 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
How does music make sense of our world? Hear more about this year's Reith Lecture themes in points for debate.
Add your voice
Does Barenboim hit a chord with you? Make yourself heard - respond in the Reith forum.
Beating the boundaries
The seas and marine life have been a rich inspiration for composers scoring the shoreline.
From bbc.co.uk
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
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
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