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The French Revolution
Episode 23 of 30
La Marseillaise became a national anthem. James Naughtie on history shaping classical music.
James Naughtie presents a series chronicling the historical influences that affected the course of classical music.
23/30. The French Revolution
One night in April 1792, a young French captain spent the night writing a marching tune. La Marseillaise became a national anthem, and music inspired by the revolution was everywhere.
Read by Laurence Fox.
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