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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: A Christmas Anthology

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A Christmas Anthology

25/12/2011

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, A Christmas Anthology

Catherine Bott introduces an anthology of early music telling the Christmas story.

Catherine Bott presents music telling the Christmas story through chants, motets and carols written for the Annunciation, Advent, and the Nativity. Including Palestrina and Anerio.

Catherine Bott presents an anthology of early music telling the Christmas story through a selection of chants, motets and carols written for the Annunciation, Advent, and the Nativity. Music includes repertoire by Palestrina, Anerio and anonymous motets from 14th Century manuscripts.

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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