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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: JS Bach: Who Do You Think You Are?

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JS Bach: Who Do You Think You Are?

22/04/2012

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, JS Bach: Who Do You Think You Are?

Lucie Skeaping presents an exploration of Bach's family tree.

Lucie Skeaping presents an exploration of Bach's family tree, introducing music by some of his musical ancestors.

Lucie Skeaping presents a programme exploring JS Bach's musical ancestors. Music by some of JS Bach's sons is often heard these days, but today, Lucie traces the Bach family tree back to his great-great grandfather, Veit Bach, who was a baker in Wechmar and whose son Johann in turn produced 3 musical sons. The programme includes motets and instrumental music by some of the composers in this great musical dynasty.

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