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Composer of the Week:Henry Purcell (1659-95)

BBC Radio 3
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1/5. Donald Macleod begins his exploration of Purcell's short but prolific career with two of his earliest anthems- Blow Up the Trumpet in Sion and My Beloved Spake - and odes of welcome to Charles II -
Swifter, Isis, Swifter Flow and to James II - Sound the Trumpet. Plus a selection of chamber music for string consort.
Producer Deborah Preston Rptd Sun 12 midnight

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Donald MacLeod
Producer:
Deborah Preston
Source: Radio Times

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