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Composer: Rameau, Jean-Philippe

Composer: Couperin, Francois

The Life and Work of Voltaire

Elysium Ensemble

Hossick, Malcolm

Television Director: Hossick, Malcolm

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Narrator: Hossick, Malcolm

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Year of Production: 2020

Playing Time: 00:35:50

Catalogue Number: L7910DVD

UPC: 709629279104

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Voltaire was born the son of a prominent lawyer and from his earliest days showed a precocious literary talent. He wrote plays and novels and historical and philosophical works his outspokeness constantly landed him in trouble with the authorities. He became the leading liberal voice of the french enlightenment and he has had a world wide influence ever since. The program traces his fascinating life and ends with an overview of his works.