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2011 Heat 8

Episode 8 of 13

Paul Gambaccini chairs the eclectic music quiz with contestants from Sussex, Bristol and Hertfordshire. From 2011.

In which of his compositions did Hector Berlioz make extensive use of the 'idee fixe', a term he used for a recurring musical motif or theme?

Find out as Paul Gambaccini chairs the general knowledge music quiz.

The questions cover every aspect of music - from the classical repertoire to world music, show tunes, film scores, jazz, rock and pop.

The eighth trio of 27 competitors are in London as the 25th anniversary series continues.

Richard Foster from Crowborough in East Sussex
Charles Kinsey from Bristol
Steve Roberts from Hatfield in Hertfordshire

Producer: Paul Bajoria

First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in May 2011.

30 minutes

Last on

Tue 24 May 2022 04:00

Broadcasts

  • Mon 23 May 2011 13:30
  • Sat 28 May 2011 23:00
  • Mon 23 May 2022 09:00
  • Mon 23 May 2022 16:00
  • Tue 24 May 2022 04:00

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