Aired Sunday May 9,
6:00pm - 7:00pmon BBC Four HD
Revolution and Romance: Musical Masters of the 19th Century
Series 1 Episode 2: Talkin' 'Bout a RevolutionSuzy Klein shows how music wasn't just a backdrop to life, easing pain and enhancing pleasure. It became a revolutionary force that could - and did - change the world. In France during the revolution, La Marseillaise emerged as a rallying cry - sung by the mob as they stormed the royal palace. Even opera, intended by the authorities to reinforce the status quo, became politically potent, fanning the flames of nationalism and revolution.
- Category
- Documentary / History / Music
- Original air date
- 2016-06-07
Cast and crew