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William Boyce (1711-79)
1/5. Boyce became one of London's most renowned composers in his own lifetime, but by the beginning of the 20th century his music was all but forgotten. Donald Macleod explores the reasons why.
Trio Sonata No 4 in G minor (2nd mvt)
Parley of Instruments, director Peter Holman Turn Thee unto Me Oxford New College Choir, director Edward Higginbottom
Symphony in D, Op 2 No 5 (St Cecilia 's Day Ode, 1739) The English Concert, director Trevor Pinnock
Ode for St Cecilia 's Day, 1739: See Fam 'd Apollo and the Nine (Part 2) (excerpt) Soloists, Oxford New College Choir,
Hanover Band, conductor Graham Lea-Cox Producer Chris Taylor Repeated on Sunday at 12 midnight

Contributors

Unknown:
William Boyce
Unknown:
Donald MacLeod
Director:
Peter Holman
Director:
Edward Higginbottom
Director:
Trevor Pinnock
Producer:
Chris Taylor

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