Our Classical Century (2018)

Name: Our Classical Century
Genre: Music
Released: 2018-11-15
Cast: Joan Bakewell, Alexandra Burke, John Simpson, Lenny Henry, Suzy Klein

1 season · 0 episodes~60 min/epEndedMusic

Overview

Our Classical Century brings together the greatest moments in classical music in the UK over the last 100 years, in a four-part series that celebrates moments of extraordinary musical ambition and excellence, deep emotion and of great pleasure, and the artists who have brought audiences this music.Over the course of the series viewers will see and hear how, over the past one hundred years, classical music has given dazzling virtuosity and innovation, and how music provided a unifying soundtrack to the times when national identity and destiny was at stake.The series explores how classical music collided with popular culture, influencing and being influenced by rock music and providing epic film soundtracks. The programme also looks at how classical music is adored by millions, and provides the musical accompaniment to both the most important days as well as the everyday - from weddings to funerals and much more in between.

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Network: BBC Four

Cast & characters

Joan Bakewell

as Presenter

Alexandra Burke

as Presenter

John Simpson

as Presenter

Lenny Henry

as Presenter

Suzy Klein

as Presenter

Our Classical Century — quick answers

Q.How many seasons of Our Classical Century are there?

Our Classical Century has 1 season totalling 0 episodes, and the series has concluded.

Q.Who stars in Our Classical Century?

The main cast of Our Classical Century includes Joan Bakewell (Presenter), Alexandra Burke (Presenter), John Simpson (Presenter), Lenny Henry (Presenter), Suzy Klein (Presenter).