Dvorak's New World Symphony
Exploring the impact of the Largo from Dvorak's New World Symphony. With Anti-Apartheid campaigner, Albie Sachs. From 2012.
While for many, it will be always associated with brown bread, the Largo from Dvorak's New World Symphony is an enduring a piece that never fails to move and inspire.
Anti- apartheid campaigner Albie Sachs explains that through whistling the theme while in solitary confinement, he was able to make contact with the wider world and kept his spirit and hope alive.
Margaret Caldicott recalls the important role the piece played in her mother's life while in a Japanese prisoner of war camp.
Series exploring famous pieces of music and their emotional appeal.
Producer Lucy Lunt
First broadcast on ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 in June 2012.
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βThis music saved my lifeβ
Duration: 05:50
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Composer | AntonΓn DvoΕΓ‘k |
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Tue 28 Aug 2012 11:30ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4- Sat 1 Sep 2012 15:30ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
- Fri 24 Feb 2017 18:30ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 25 Feb 2017 00:30ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 3 Aug 2021 18:30ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 4 Aug 2021 00:30ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 Extra
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Watch the animation - Professor Mary King describes how the song became a symbol of hope.
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Soul Music
Series about pieces of music with a powerful emotional impact
