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The Sound of Sighs
The poetry of Petrarch has inspired composers down the ages, reaching the height of popularity in the 16th century. Patrick Boyde and Christopher Page listen to settings of his "scattered rhymes", and in the first of two programmes they concentrate on the 'sweet torments" of the poet's love. Producer Kate Bolton
Second programme next Sunday

Contributors

Unknown:
Patrick Boyde
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Christopher Page
Producer:
Kate Bolton
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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