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Radio Ulster,02 Aug 2026,117 mins

02/08/2026

Classical Connections with John Toal

Available for 27 days

As the All-Ireland Fleadh comes to Belfast for the first time, John Toal explores how classical composers drew inspiration from the indigenous folk music of their homelands, transforming traditional melodies and rhythms into concert works that brought national musical traditions to new audiences around the world.

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