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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: Inspiring Lutenists

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05/04/2008

Inspiring Lutenists

BBC Radio 3 - The Early Music Show, Inspiring Lutenists

Lutenist Elizabeth Kenny talks about two of the performers who inspired her.

Lutenist Elizabeth Kenny talks to Lucie Skeaping about two performers who inspired her - Robert Spencer and Nigel North. With music by Dowland and Bach.

Lucie Skeaping talks to lutenist Elizabeth Kenny about two of the performers who most inspired her: Robert Spencer and Nigel North. Music is taken from recordings by both performers, including works by composers such as John Dowland and J.S Bach.

(Photo: Richard Haughton).

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