National Anthems and Guilty Secrets

Published: Feb. 4, 2013, 9 p.m.

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Sue and Tom wonder why so many national anthems sound the same, argue over why orchestras need conductors at all, and look at famous composers\' "guilty secrets" - the compositions they\'d rather you forgot...

If you could ask BBC Radio 3 one question about music, what would it be? Sue Perkins and Tom Service are here to unravel everything you\'ve ever wondered about music - but were too afraid to ask... Send YOUR questions to r3qt@bbc.co.uk, tweet with the hashtag #r3qt or post them on Radio 3\'s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/bbcradio3

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