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E major

Key Matters Series 3
Episode 3 of 5

Ivan Hewett talks to violinist Professor Paul Robertson about E major, a bright and ecstatic key. From 2012.

Ivan Hewett returns to explore the question of why certain musical keys have become associated with particular moods.

Ivan meets violinist Professor Paul Robertson to discuss the bright and energetic nature of E major.

The music ranges from Vivaldi to Britten, with some Beethoven and Schubert along the way.

Producer: Rosie Boulton

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in May 2012.

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15 minutes

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Wed 19 Nov 2025 09:30
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra

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Broadcasts

  • Wed 16 May 2012 13:45
    麻豆社 Radio 4
  • Sat 3 Nov 2012 15:45
    麻豆社 Radio 4
  • Wed 19 Nov 2025 09:30
    麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra