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Composer: Bach, Johann Sebastian

Composer: Purcell, Henry

Composer: Byrd, William

Renaissance Why It Matters to the World

Elysium Ensemble

Hossick, Malcolm

Television Director: Hossick, Malcolm

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Narrator: Hossick, Malcolm

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Year of Production: 2017

Playing Time: 01:07:12

Catalogue Number: L7937DVD

UPC: 709629279377

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The Renaissance which began in Italy 600 years ago is probably the most important and astonishing event in human history. Until that time throughout the world tyrants and authoritarian religions controlled the lives of most human beings. War was the means of settling disputes. The lives of the majority of people counted for nothing. The Renaissance changed everything and its effect is now felt in every corner of the globe. This film by Malcolm Hossick explores how it began and how it is effecting all our lives today.