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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: Venice Baroque Orchestra

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Venice Baroque Orchestra

16/10/2011

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, Venice Baroque Orchestra

Catherine Bott introduces music played by the Venice Baroque Orchestra.

Catherine Bott introduces music performed by the Venice Baroque Orchestra and soprano Patricia Petibon, conducted by Andrea Marcon. Repertoire by Handel, Vivaldi and Stradella.

Catherine Bott introduces highlights of a concert recorded at the Grand Hall of the Konzerthaus in Vienna, given by the Venice Baroque Orchestra under the ensemble's founder and conductor Andrea Marcon. They are joined by the French coloratura soprano Patricia Petibon in repertoire by Handel, Scarlatti and Tarquinio Merula.

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