Classical Breakdown

The Nocturne, a journey from the 19th century to Daft Punk!

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How easily can a genre of music be defined? John Banther and Linda Carducci explore the origins of the Nocturne and how it evolved from its simple defining characteristics over the next 200 years. 

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