Suzy Klein shows how music wasn't just a backdrop to life, easing pain and enhancing pleasure. It became a revolutionary force that could - and did - change the world. In France during the revolution, La Marseillaise emerged as a rallying cry - sung by the mob as they stormed the royal palace. EvenĀ opera, intended by the authorities to reinforce the status quo, became politically potent, fanning the flames of nationalism and revolution. Subscribe and click the bell icon to get more arts content every week: youtube.com/c/PerspectiveArts Perspective is YouTube's home for the arts. Come here to get your fill of great music, theatre, art and much, much more! From "Revolution and Romance: Musical Masters of the 19th Century" Content licensed from DRG to Little Dot Studios. Any queries, please contact us at: perspective@littledotstudios.com