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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: King George III - Mad about Music

The Early Music Show: King George III - Mad about Music: Episode 2

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King George III - Mad about Music

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, King George III - Mad about Music, Episode 2

Catherine Bott traces the legacy of King George III. Music by Handel, Purcell, Steffani.

Catherine Bott explores the legacy of King George III's artistic patronage, presenting music by Handel, Purcell and Steffani.

King George III is now often remembered only as "the mad King", but he and his Queen Consort were passionate supporters of the arts and both loved music. In the second of two programmes, Catherine Bott continues her virtual tour of London, tracing the legacy of George's artistic patronage through his reign. Featuring music from Handel, Purcell and Steffani.

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.

Catherine Bott traces the legacy of the cultural patronage of King George III

Catherine Bott presents two programmes devoted to tracing the legacy of the cultural patronage of King George III, a monarch who was a passionate supporter of music and the arts

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