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People from around the world describe how Bach's cantata helped them to deal with difficult moments in their lives.

Music lovers describe the impact of the tune, Simple Gifts, a Shaker Hymn which was used by composer Aaron Copland. From August 2011.

Exploring the impact that Estonian composer, Arvo Pärt's music for piano and violin has had on people's lives.

Mozart's Clarinet Quintet was written in 1789, two years before the composer’s death.

An exploration of the impact of Richard Strauss’s Four Last Songs, which deal with the themes of love and death. Radio 4: 2009 Listen Again

An exploration of the impact of Allegri's 17th-century music, originally sung in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel.