#142 - Music History: The Famous Composer Inspired by Finnish Folklore & Tackling Elitism in Classical Music with Lydia Dunn
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English - November 21, 2022 15:33 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsEducation History education facts humour film fun generalknowledge history mythology science Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
We're joined by Ellie's cousin Lydia, a classically trained musician. She tells us all about how classical music and folklore combine in the Lemminkainen suite by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, widely regarded as Finland's greatest composer, and whose music is often credited with having helped Finland develop a national identity during its struggle for independence from Russia. We also chat about fascinating instruments throughout history, why you shouldn't look down on the recorder, elitism in classical music, and the barriers people face today in regards to music education.
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