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The Sounds of Music

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

Nine programmes surveying the wide variety of musical sounds and the many ways they have been used by composers and performers 8: Early Ensembles
DAVID MUNROW describes some of the vocal and instrumental combinations that were popular in the Middle Ages, the use of consorts in the 16th century, and the development of the earliest orchestras.
Produced by DAVID EPPS
(A supplementary programme: Radio 3 tomorrow, 3.50 pm)

Source: Radio Times

BBC Radio 3

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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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