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The Lyre of Orpheus
A programme of Italian music for violin consort, using reconstructions of Renaissance instruments. The repertory includes arrangements of chansons, canzone and sonatas by Lassus, Josquin, Fontana and Marini. The final piece is Carlo Farina 's
Capriccio Stravagante , a curiosity in which even the animal world makes its presence felt. PARLEY OF INSTRUMENTS directed by PETER HOLMAN

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Carlo Farina
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Capriccio Stravagante
Directed By:
Peter Holman
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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