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The Flower of English Chivalry

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

direct from St John 's, Smith Square, London
A musical monument to
Sir Philip Sidney , the poet and patron, who died on 17 October 1586 following his injury at the Battle of Zutphen.
Music by Byrd, Ward, Morley, Holborne and others Consort of Musicke directed by Anthony Rooley (lute)
Emma Kirkby (soprano) Evelyn Tubb (soprano)
Mary Nichols (contralto) Andrew King (tenor) Rufus Miiller (tenor) Alan Ewing (bass)
Part 1: Sidney's songs and laments; Elegies

Contributors

Unknown:
St John
Unknown:
Sir Philip Sidney
Directed By:
Anthony Rooley
Soprano:
Emma Kirkby
Soprano:
Evelyn Tubb
Contralto:
Mary Nichols
Tenor:
Rufus Miiller
Bass:
Alan Ewing
Source: Radio Times

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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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