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The Early Music Show

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Performance and news from the world of early music.

An exploration of early music, looking at early developments in musical performance and composition in Britain and abroad. UK only: please note that not all episodes are podcast.

The Early Music Show: The Death of Henri IV

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The Death of Henri IV

15/05/2010

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, The Death of Henri IV

Catherine Bott explores the life and music written for King Henry IV of France.

Catherine Bott explores the life of King Henri IV of France, known as the Green Gallant, as well as the music which accompanied both his life and his death.

On 14 May 1610, France fell into a month and a half of mourning. Le bon roi Henri, King Henri IV of France was dead. Catherine Bott explores the life of the King they called the Green Gallant and the music which accompanied both his life and his death.

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