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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: Francisco Guerrero

Francisco Guerrero

19/02/2012

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, Francisco Guerrero

Catherine Bott explores the life and music of Spanish prodigy Francisco Guerrero.

Catherine Bott explores the life and music of Spanish prodigy Francisco Guerrero, who worked in Spain and Portugal, and had a series of eventful trips abroad.

Catherine Bott explores the life and music of the Spanish prodigy Francisco Guerrero, who worked in Spain and Portugal, and had a series of eventful trips abroad, including a journey to the Holy Land. He became one of the most renowned composers of the Spanish "Golden Age of Polyphony" alongside Victoria and Morales and his music remained popular for hundreds of years.

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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