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Let's celebrate art in music! References to classical art are omnipresent in rap and hip-hop music. Discover how rappers reinvent art history with our special playlist! If you prefer classical music don't worry, you will love Listening In’s videos which present links between Great Artists like Hokusai, Rothko or Van Gogh and Music. Enjoy!

Mark Rothko was obsessed with Mozart’s music, considering him the ‘alpha & omega’ of composers. But what can we learn from this obsession?

Mark Rothko était obsédé par la musique de Mozart, le considérant comme l’alpha et l’oméga des compositeurs. Mais que pouvons-nous apprendre de cette obsession ?

In English with French subtitles.

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