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Music thrives in an environment where norms are questioned and tradition is challenged and the Battle of Ideas programme this year offers the opportunity to talk about big ideas with leading thinkers and opinion formers. The Royal College of Music is delighted to be involved with the 2008 Battle of Ideas and looks forward to making a contribution to this important event. - Susan Sturrock, Director of Communications, Royal College of Music |
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"Nine out of ten these debates hit the right balance between heated argument and useful exchange between people who wouldn't usually be talking to each other. An extremely stimulating environment."
Tim Parks, novelist, essayist and translator
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