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The Instrument-Makers

on BBC Radio 3

Michael Oliver takes five instruments, five players, five makers and presents five snapshots of British music history.
1: Forte, Piano or Bust
Why was London such a draw for composers, players and makers of the usurper of the harpsichord? With Melvyn Tan and Derek Adlam.
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Michael Oliver
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Melvyn Tan
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Derek Adlam.

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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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