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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: Rousseau

Rousseau

24/06/2012

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, Rousseau

Catherine Bott explores the musical life of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.

To mark the 300th anniversary of his birth, Catherine Bott explores the musical life of Jean-Jacques Rousseau who, as well as being a philosopher, was a keen composer and musician.

"Man is born free, but everywhere he is in chains" - words made famous by the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau.  But Rousseau was more than just a writer of philosophy. He was also a keen composer and musician; amongst his musical output are seven operas. He also wrote about music and at times earned his living as a music copyist.  Catherine Bott explores his intriguing musical life in the week of the 300th anniversary of his birth.

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