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Parody, Homage and Pastiche
Chris Addison explores how composers have long used music as a tool for satire and parody.
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Satire and Philosophy
Chris Addison explores how composers have engaged with the biggest ideas of all time
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Satire and Religion
Chris Addison explores how composers have handled religion and its authority
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Satire and Society
Chris Addison explores how composers used music to challenge and cajole the status quo.
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Identity, Equality and Emancipation
Chris Addison explores how music can be used to fight for identity, equality, and freedom.
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Satire and the State
Chris Addison explores how composers have used music to challenge the power of the state.