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Mozart
Episode 21 of 30
In the 18th century composers needed patrons, but this was soon to change. James Naughtie on history shaping classical music.
James Naughtie presents a series chronicling the historical influences that affected the course of classical music.
21/30. Mozart
In the middle of the 18th century composers needed patrons, but by the end of Mozart's life the world had changed. The composer as servant was becoming a thing of the past, and Mozart both benefited and suffered because of it.
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