Aired Sunday May 2, 7:00pm - 8:00pmon BBC Four

Revolution and Romance: Musical Masters of the 19th Century

Name: 7:00pm - Series 1 Episode 1
Start: 2021-05-02T18:00:00Z
End: 2021-05-02T19:00:00Z
Location: BBC Four

Series 1 Episode 1: We Can Be Heroes

Suzy Klein tells the story of an unrivalled creative outpouring, with the emergence of composers such as Beethoven, Schubert, Berlioz, Chopin, Wagner, Verdi and Liszt. As the aristocracy weakened following the French Revolution and the middle classes flourished, Suzy shows how composers and performers became the superstars of their age.

Category: Documentary / History / Music
Original air date: 2016-05-31

Cast and crew

Nick SmithDirector
Suzy KleinHost