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Encyclopedia > France Musique

France Musique is a French public radio station devoted to music, including classical music and jazz. France Musique was created in 1963. Most concerts given by the Orchestre National de France are broadcast on France Musique, as are many other concerts. France Musique is part of Radio France. Many programmes from France Musique are broadcast abroad in Canada by CBC Radio 2 as well as in the UK by BBC Radio 3. Classical music is a broad, somewhat imprecise term, referring to music produced in, or rooted in the traditions of, European art, ecclesiastical and concert music, encompassing a broad period from roughly 1000 to the present day. ... Jazz is an original American musical art form that originated around the start of the 20th century in New Orleans, rooted in African American musical styles blended with Western music technique and theory. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... The Orchestre National de France is a symphony orchestra run by Radio France. ... Radio France is a French public service radio broadcaster. ...


In France it broadcasts on FM and to Europe on various satellites.


See also

  • Internet site of France Musique


 
 

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