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The Reformation

The Making of Music Series 1
Episode 6 of 30

During the Reformation, Martin Luther harnessed secular songs for religious music. Classical music history with James Naughtie.

James Naughtie discovers how history has shaped the development of classical music.Why should the Devil ahve all the best tunes? Luther changed religion and religious music forever. He harnessed secular songs for sacred purposes and introduced congregational singing.

Reader: Benedict Cumberbatch
Produced by Rosie Boulton, Sara Conkey, Lucy Lunt

蘑菇短视频 Birmingham.

15 minutes

Last on

Tue 11 Sep 2018 02:15
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  • Mon 4 Jul 2011 15:45
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  • Mon 11 May 2015 14:15
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  • Mon 10 Sep 2018 14:15
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  • Tue 11 Sep 2018 02:15
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