Making of Music on October 17 and 18

With Much Thanks to Flip!

DOCUMENTARY: The Making of Music On: BBC Radio Four (0104) Date: Wednesday 17th October 2007 Time: 15:45 to 16:00 (15 minutes long)
James Naughtie presents a 30-part series chronicling the historical influences that affected the course of classical music. Composers experimented with electronics to extend the boundaries of possible sounds. Music was used to create the sounds of machines. Read by Matthew Macfadyen.

DOCUMENTARY: The Making of Music On: BBC Radio Four (0104) Date: Thursday 18th October 2007 Time: 15:45 to 16:00 (15 minutes long)
James Naughtie presents a 30-part series chronicling the historical influences that affected the course of classical music. British composers play a significant part in contemporary music. John Tavener's Song for Athene was played at Princess Diana's funeral. Read by Matthew Macfadyen.