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The rebellious side of classical music

The conductor Charles Hazlewood celebrates the rebellious side of classical music – minimalism. Minimalists in the 20th century, like Steve Reich and Terry Riley, flouted conventions and sought to redraw musical boundaries. But the music was also a direct response to the political and social fervour of the 1960s and 70s. Tom Sutcliffe presents.

First broadcast on Start the Week, 23 September 2019.

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7 minutes

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