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Hello:
I am working on a personal trip documentary of my travels in Berlin and Cologne.  I would really love to add some music that is particular to that area, either because it is form a local composer or is related by theme.  Are there any particular classical music pieces that you could recommend as background music?
Thank you for your help

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There is a lot of Renaissance music that would be appropriate.  Look at Praetorius.  Very charming.  Some of his stuff has been used by other composers; Respighi's "Ancient Airs and Dances," for ex.  There's also Franco of Cologne, but unless you like medieval music (which I do!), that might not be a good choice.  Stockhausen is another; he writes ultra-modern music without a key; a composer at the other extreme!  As to Berlin, look at CPE Bach (son of JS) and Frederick the Great (who was an accomplished flutist).

Have fun with your great idea!
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