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BBC Radio 3 is a radio channel that started transmitting on the 30th September 1967. It replaced Third Programme.

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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: Claude Balbastre

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Claude Balbastre

12/06/2011

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, Claude Balbastre

Lucie Skeaping and Sophie Yates explore the life of French composer Claude Balbastre.

Lucie Skeaping explores the life and music of 18th century French composer and keyboard virtuoso Claude Balbastre with harpsichord player Sophie Yates.

Lucie Skeaping explores the life and music of the 18th Century French composer and keyboard virtuoso Claude Balbastre with harpsichord player Sophie Yates who has recently released a recording of his Pieces de Clavecin.

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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