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William Boyce
(1711-79). A chronological survey of the music of William Boyce , who has some claim to be regarded as the outstanding English composer of the mid-18th century. With excerpts from the Memoirof Dr Boyce by his contemporary Sir John Hawkins , read byGarard Green. Introduced by Donald Macleod. 1: Early Years
Spring Gardens Evelyln Tubb (soprano), Frances Kelly (triple harp)
Turn Thee unto Me Choir of New College, Oxford, director Edward Higginbottom Symphony No 8 in D minor
Academy of Ancient Music, conductor Christopher Hogwood
Peleus and Thetis (excerpts) Soloists,
Opera Restor'd, director Peter Holman (R) Producer Piers BurtoivPage

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William Boyce
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William Boyce
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Sir John Hawkins
Introduced By:
Donald MacLeod.
Soprano:
Evelyln Tubb
Soprano:
Frances Kelly
Director:
Edward Higginbottom
Conductor:
Christopher Hogwood
Director:
Peter Holman

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