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05:08Episode 1Johann Sebastian Bach
Episode 1
In this episode we learn all about Johann Sebastian Bach - one of the greatest composers in history. We explore his life, how he helped moved music into the Baroque Period and what makes him such an amazing musical genius. We also hear some of his most famous works.
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05:33Episode 2Hildegard of Bingen
Episode 2
In this episode we learn all about Hildegard of Bingen - a medieval religious leader and composer who championed looking after the natural world. We learn about her life, hear her most famous work and discover how she was a trailblazer for women in medieval times and today.
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04:34Episode 3Edward Elgar
Episode 3
In this episode we learn all about Edward Elgar, one of the most famous British composers. We explore his life and how he taught himself to read, play and write music. We also hear some of his most famous works.
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04:41Episode 4Scott Joplin
Episode 4
In this episode we learn all about Scott Joplin - the Father of Ragtime. We explore his life, what Ragtime music is and how Joplin helped make it a respected style of music. We also hear some of his most famous works.
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05:06Episode 5Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Episode 5
In this episode we learn all about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. We explore his life of music: from child prodigy to playing for kings and queens. We look at some of his most famous work and why he is still considered one of the greatest musical geniuses who has ever lived.
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04:54Episode 6Ludwig van Beethoven
Episode 6
In this episode we learn all about Ludwig van Beethoven. We explore his life, how he helped moved music into the Romantic Period and how he dealt with becoming deaf. We also hear some of his most famous works.