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Sacred Music 4pm, BBC2 In this ne, four-part series, originally shown on BBC , actor and former chorister Simon Russell Beale explores the wonders of Western sacred music. He begins in the cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, where a medieval manuscript provides the key to the early development of polyphony, the hauntingly beautiful music of 'many voices'. verything is clearly explained, with the choir The Sixteen, conducted by Harry Christophers, providing ample musical illustration.

BBC Proms 2009 7pm, BBC2 Another treat for music-lovers a Prom performance by the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich, featuring the American soprano Dawn Upshaw, who is the soloist in the UK ...

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