Change Your Tune
By THE BACH CHOIR
What makes choral music so powerful? Why is it used in so many movies, adverts, TV shows, sports events and computer games? Change Your Tune from The Bach Choir explores some of the world's most iconic pieces - from the Hallelujah Chorus to O Fortuna! (or The X Factor judges' walk on music or the Old Spice ad depending on how old you are). You'll discover you're more into choral than you think!
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