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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: The Students of William Byrd: 'Father of British Musick'

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The Students of William Byrd: 'Father of British Musick'

07/01/2012

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, The Students of William Byrd: 'Father of British Musick'

Catherine Bott explores the music of the students of William Byrd.

Catherine Bott explores the legacy of William Byrd, following the lives and music of some of his students, including Thomas Tomkins, Peter Philips, Thomas Morley and John Bull.

Upon his death, the great English composer William Byrd was acclaimed as the "father of Musick". But what was his musical legacy? Catherine Bott explores the lives and music of some of the great composer's students, featuring music from Thomas Tomkins, Peter Philips, Thomas Morley and John Bull.

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