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How Did Nature Inspire the Music of the 1800s?
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Breathtaking landscapes and the natural world became powerful sources of inspiration for composers during the 1800s. Through emotive examples on the piano, Rick Steves and Julie Spangler explore how Romantic-era composers looked to nature for musical inspiration. Hear how the piano can evoke everything from a peaceful fjord to the drama of a swarm of bumblebees - and discover why nature became such an important part of Romantic music and art.
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