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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: The Danish Court of Christian IV

The Danish Court of Christian IV

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, The Danish Court of Christian IV

Catherine Bott looks at composers who worked at the court of Christian IV of Denmark.

Catherine Bott talks about composers who worked at the court of Christian IV of Denmark. The music includes works by Dowland, Bertolusi, Schutz, Hans Nielsen and Mogens Pederson.

Catherine Bott talks about some of the composers who worked at the court of the colourful Christian IV of Denmark. The music includes works by imports to the court including Dowland, Bertolusi and Schutz, but also homegrown composers such as Hans Nielsen, Mogens Pederson and Soren Terkelsen.

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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