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The Early Music Show

Music: Classical: Early Music

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: Fretwork Weekend

The Early Music Show: Fretwork Weekend: Episode 1: Fretwork - Profile

Fretwork - Profile

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Episode 1: Fretwork - Profile

Fretwork Weekend

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Lucie Skeaping presents a profile of viol consort Fretwork.

Lucie Skeaping presents a profile of viol consort Fretwork and talks to founder member Richard Boothby. Repertoire includes music by Lawes, Bach and Senfl.

In the first of this weekend's programmes featuring the viol consort Fretwork, Lucie Skeaping presents a profile of the ensemble, and talks to founder member Richard Boothby. Since they formed in 1985 Fretwork has explored a wide range of music, from the core English consort repertoire, to arrangements of JS Bach's keyboard works, to commissioning many new works. Lucie and Richard chat about the ensembles diversity of interests and play music from some of their recordings. The programme also includes a look at how to compose for a viol consort, to coincide with the launch of this year's NCEM Young Composers' Award.

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Programmes devoted to the viol consort Fretwork, founded in 1985 by Richard Boothby

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