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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: Dom Dinis: King of Portugal

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Dom Dinis: King of Portugal

09/10/2011

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, Dom Dinis: King of Portugal

Catherine Bott explores the musical legacy of King Dinis I of Portugal.

Catherine Bott explores the musical legacy and life of King Dinis I, who both patronised musicians and wrote music himself in 13th-century Portugal.

Catherine Bott explores the musical legacy of King Dinis I of Portugal. He was a remarkable man, born in the year 1261, and ruled Portugal for 46 years during which time he consolidated both his country's economy and its frontiers, limiting the powers of the aristocracy and resolving conflicts in the church. He was known for his wisdom, prudence and passion for justice, and not only was his court a refuge for poets and minstrels from all over the Iberian peninsula and beyond, he also joined them with his own poetry and music.

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