Impression
James Burke connects Italian electricity to Debussy via a baron's seances and your fridge.
The Essay · BBC Radio 3
February 10, 202113m 34s
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Show Notes
Legendary broadcaster James Burke reveals unexpected connections between his twin passions of science and classical music. Today’s essay includes Italian electricity, a German baron and his séances, French carpet-making and your fridge. All on the way to the compositions of Claude Debussy.