Tom Service: A History of the World in 50 Pieces

Name: Tom Service: A History of the World in 50 Pieces
Start: 2026-06-11T17:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-06-11T18:00:00+01:00
Location: JRW Hogg & Thorburn Marquee

BBC Radio 3's Tom Service explores how music from Bach to global sounds has shaped human experience, connecting cultures and reflecting history in this joyful journey.

Sunday, 14 June 2026

4:00pm ‐ 5:00pm

JRW Hogg & Thorburn Marquee
Harmony Garden and Orchard, St Mary's Road, Melrose, TD6 9LJ

https://tikt.link/tomserv

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In A History of the World in 50 Pieces, BBC Radio 3’s Tom Service brings music vividly to life. He reveals how music - from Bach and Beethoven to unexpected sounds from across the globe - has shaped the way we think, feel and live. Blending storytelling, insight and infectious enthusiasm, Tom shows how music connects cultures, reflects great moments in history and even challenges what we think music is. Whether you’re a lifelong listener or simply curious, this is a joyful, surprising journey through the soundtrack of our lives.