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...Open University course AA317, Words and music... Indian Raga Music A short introduction to this album The Tabla Musician Shubhasis Bhattacharjee describes the Tabla, and how it is played. Tabla Solo Shubhasis Bhattacharjee shows how compositions are put together using the Tabla and his voice. The Alap Debashish Bhattacharjee plays alap and sings. He explains the story...

...Open University course A230 Reading and studying literature... The Duchess of Malfi A brief introduction to the play. Understanding Webster’s text The cast discuss examine what the language means and why Webster chose to use those particular words. Interpreting Webster’s text for the stage An exploration of the different ways the text can be deciphered and translated...

...Open University course A230 Reading and studying literature... The play as a metaphor Janet Suzman explains how she used a 400 year old play to bring attention to contemporary issues. Othello The character of Othello represents the ‘other’, the foundation of racial prejudices. Breaking Racial Taboos Janet Suzman decided to go ahead with the controversial physical...

...Open University course A207 From Enlightenment to Romanticism c.1780-1830... Wordsworth re-visited A short introduction to this album. Wordsworth's eye and ear In Wordsworth's poetry, external nature embodies a living mind. This The romantic and politics During the Romantic era, poetry evolved as a cultural and ideological tradition. This short, dynamic lecture highlights...