OU on the BBC: Sacred Music
Simon Russell Beale explores the flowering of Western sacred music.
Simon Russell Beale explores the flowering of Western sacred music.
- Duration: 5 mins
- Published on: Monday 18th February 2008
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Sacred Music
Renowned actor and former chorister Simon Russell Beale explores the flowering of Western sacred music in this four part documentary series. Find out more about the series, and our expert discusses the music alongside a chance to listen to the music.
First broadcast: Friday 21 Mar 2008 on BBC FOUR
Sacred Music in more depth:
OU on the BBC: Sacred Music - About the series
Simon Russell Beale takes a tour of globe tracing the origins of music designed to praise glory. Read more : OU on the BBC: Sacred Music - About the series
OU on the BBC: Sacred Music - Bach and the Lutheran Legacy
How did the Protestant Reformation lead to the works of Bach? Read more : OU on the BBC: Sacred Music - Bach and the Lutheran Legacy
OU on the BBC: Sacred Music - Palestrina and the Popes
Music was vitally important to the Vatican - but in the 16th Century it raised its game to a new level. Read more : OU on the BBC: Sacred Music - Palestrina and the Popes
OU on the BBC: Sacred Music - Tallis, Byrd and the Tudors
16th Century England saw some of the greatest worshiph music being created - and there was more than just Byrd and Tallis. Read more : OU on the BBC: Sacred Music - Tallis, Byrd and the Tudors
OU on the BBC: Sacred Music - The Gothic Revolution
Renowned actor and former chorister Simon Russell Beale explored the flowering of Western sacred music in this four part documentary series for BBC FOUR. Read more : OU on the BBC: Sacred Music - The Gothic Revolution
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Originally published: Monday, 18th February 2008
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Last updated on: Thursday, 13th March 2008
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- Body text - Copyrighted: The Open University
- Image 'The singers from Sacred Music' - Copyrighted: Production team
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