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Jul 2023
15m 51s

Getting THE FEAR & The First Ever Opera

BAUER MEDIA
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This mini episode sees Stephen having flashbacks to the most challenging piece of music he’s ever had to play, Joanna asks about composers who've been lost in time, and we investigate the first ever real opera... Got questions for Joanna and Stephen? Drop them a line hello@joannaandthemaestro.com 
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